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James Carson (field hockey)

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James Carson
Personal information
Full name James Christopher Carson
Born (1994-04-29) 29 April 1994 (age 30)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current club Old Georgians
Senior career
Years Team
Cardiff & Met
0000–2018 Reading
2018–2019 Exeter
2019–2020 Beerschot
2020–present Old Georgians
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2023 Wales 100 (67)

James Carson (born 29 April 1994) is a Welsh international field hockey player who plays as a forward for Wales.

Carson plays club hockey in the Men's England Hockey League Premier Division for Old Georgians, along with his two older brothers.[1]

He was picked to represent Wales at the 2023 Hockey World Cup.[2] He became the first player to score a goal for Wales at a Hockey World Cup, during the team's 5-1 loss to Spain on 15 January 2023.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "James Carson". Hockey Wales. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Debutants Wales name Hockey World Cup squad". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Wales well beaten by Spain at Hockey World Cup". BBC Sport. 15 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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