Introduction
James Malcolm Robert Bowen (born 4 February 1996) is an English footballer who plays for Cheltenham Town. Mainly a left back, he can also be deployed as a winger.
Career
Bowen began his career with Cheltenham Town, progressing through the club's youth setup. In the 2013 summer he was loaned to Bishop's Cleeve, appearing regularly during his spell.
On 28 March 2014 Bowen was loaned to Evesham United in a work experience deal. He made his debut for the club on 2 April, scoring a brace and providing an assist in a 4–0 home win against North Leigh.
On 1 July 2014 Bowen signed his first professional deal. On 15 November he made his professional debut, starting in a 1–5 away loss against Stevenage.
Prior to the 2015/16 campaign he joined Southern League Premier Division club Gloucester City on loan until January. On 9 December 2015 it was announced that his contract will not be renewed at the end of the season. On 22 February Bowen joined Midland Football League side Hereford on an initial one-month loan deal.
Statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cheltenham Town | 2014–15 | League Two | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015–16 | National League | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | ||
| Gloucester City (loan) | 2015–16 | National League North | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | |
| Career total | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | ||