David James (born August 1, 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is best known for his long career in the Premier League, representing clubs such as Liverpool, Aston Villa, West Ham United, Manchester City, and Portsmouth. James was one of the most capped goalkeepers for England, earning 53 appearances and participating in major tournaments like Euro 1996, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Renowned for his reflexes and shot-stopping ability, he later transitioned into coaching and punditry, managing Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters in 2018.
