Name: Leighton James



Country: Wales
Club: Burnley FC (1970-1975), Derby County (1975-1977)
Position: *WF, SMF
Side: RF/BS (Mainly L)
Age: 20-24 years (16/02/1953)

Height: 175 cm
Weight: 66 kg

Attack: 80
Defence: 45
Balance: 76
Stamina: 81
Top Speed: 89
Acceleration: 87
Response: 76
Agility: 85
Dribble Accuracy: 86
Dribble Speed: 88
Short Pass Accuracy: 80
Short Pass Speed: 77
Long Pass Accuracy: 80
Long Pass Speed: 78
Shot Accuracy: 77
Shot Power: 80
Shot Technique: 77
Free Kick Accuracy: 74
Curling: 83
Header: 73
Jump: 78
Technique: 85
Aggression: 85
Mentality: 73
Goalkeeper Skills: 50
Team Work: 75

Injury Tolerance: B
Condition/Fitness: 6
Weak Foot Accuracy: 7
Weak Foot Frequency: 7
Consistency: 5
Growth Type: Early/Lasting

CARDS:
P04 - Darting Run
P10 - Incisive Run
S02 - Passer
S04 - PK Taker

SPECIAL ABILITIES: Dribbling - Passing - Penalties

Attack/Defence Awareness: Attack Minded

INFO:

Leighton James was a Welsh winger, most famous for his years at Burnley and Swansea and also as a crucial part of the Welsh national team in the 1970s. James was a very talented winger, exceptionally fast and skillful. He was a nightmare to defend against, because of his skill with both feet he could beat the opponents on the inside or the outside on either wing, although he preferred to cut inside. And he was also a good passer and crosser, he could create plenty of chances for his teammates. He wasn't the most clinical finisher but he scored a few spectacular goals and was a good penalty taker. If it wasn't for some consistency issues and instability with his clubs he could have been a bigger legend. James was a fan favourite everywhere he went, but he's mostly known as a Burnley legend (making almost 400 appearances in 3 spells) and as a major part of the first Swansea team to reach the top division. With Wales he won 54 caps and was one of the best players of the strong Welsh generation that almost qualified to Euro 1976. He scored the winning penalty to give Wales their only victory over England at Wembley.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uDOiE8HsTPQ
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=H0UB8Fw-aiw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pgBLo63vI_o
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sLo3T7Hzkrw

It seems to me that he could play on both sides..

Updated Side..

Lowered SPS and removed Long Ranger and Mazing Run from S.A. and cards

LPS 82>79

Perhaps LPA could be higher (83-86) in the footage that i saw from him, he delivered some very good crosses..

Updated.