James Clarke (born 21 January 2001) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians.

Career

Early Career

A native of Killyon, County Meath, Clarke began his schoolboy playing career with Belvedere and Cherry Orchard before moving up to play at Under 19 level for Shamrock Rovers and Drogheda United.

James Clarke (footballer, born 2001)

Drogheda United

On 1 July 2019, Clarke signed his first professional contract with Drogheda United, graduating from the Under 19 set up. The midfielder would nail down a starting place under boss Tim Clancy and later Kevin Doherty.

James Clarke (footballer, born 2001)

Bohemians

In July 2022, Clarke joined Bohemians for an undisclosed fee. He made his full league debut against Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds. Clarke would net his first goal for Bohs in September against UCD. His contract at the Phibsboro club runs until November 2024.

James Clarke (footballer, born 2001)

Personal life

James Clarke holds a degree in law from Maynooth University.

Honours

Individual

League of Ireland Player of the Month: August 2023

References

External links

2001 births

Living people

Republic of Ireland men's association footballers

Men's association football midfielders

Bohemian F.C. players

League of Ireland players