Daniel James

After several impressive displays for the Hull City academy side, James joined Swansea City in 2014 for an initial fee of £72,000, immediately becoming part of their U-18 academy side. By the 2016–17 season, James had become an integral part of the Swansea U23 side who gained promotion to the PDL Division 1, winning the league with an 11-point margin. Additionally, James contributed to the side winning the Premier League cup, reaching the semi finals of the Premier League International Cup and the quarter finals of the EFL Trophy.

Following his impressive displays in the development squad, James was included in the first team squad for the first time in January 2016 for the FA Cup defeat to Oxford United. Although James didn't make an appearance off the bench, the Welshman's progress was deemed sufficient to be offered a new three-year contract the following week.

On 30 June 2017, James signed for League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan until the end of the season. His loan deal was terminated by mutual consent on 31 August, after he failed to make a match-day squad in the league or cup during his time at the club.

Born in England, James qualifies to play for Wales through his father who was born in Aberdare. Since his move to Swansea, James has played at all youth levels for Wales, including U20 level at the 2017 Toulon tournament. James scored Wales first ever goal at this prestigious tournament, leading the side to a 1–0 victory over Bahrain.

James received his first senior call up for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying game against Serbia.