James Younghusband biography: 13 things about ex-footballer born in Ashford, Surrey, England

Who is James Younghusband?

James Joseph Placer Younghusband is an English-Filipino former professional footballer. He is Philip James Placer Younghusband Jr.‘s older brother.

Both James and Philip were born in Ashford, Surrey, England, United Kingdom to Philip James Younghusband Sr., who is English, and Susan Placer Younghusband, who is Filipino. Philip Sr. and Susan also have a daughter named Keri Younghusband.

James is 6’1″ tall. Here are 13 more things about him:

1. In 2003, his father died.
2. From 2005 to 2020, he was a member of the Philippines’ national football team.
3. From 2006 to 2007, he played for the Staines Town Football Club in Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey.
4. From 2008 to 2009, he played for the Woking Football Club in Woking, Surrey.
5. In 2010, he played for the Farnborough Football Club in Farnborough, Hampshire, England.
6. In 2011, his mother died. That year, he played football for San Beda University in San Miguel, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
7. From 2012 to 2017, he played for the Loyola Football Club, which is based in Metro Manila.
8. From 2017 to 2018, he played for the Davao Aguilas Football Club, which is based in Tagum, Davao del Norte, Philippines.
9. From 2019 to 2020, he played for Ceres–Negros, which is based in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac, Philippines and later renamed the United City Football Club.
10. On June 25, 2020, he retired from professional football.
11. On November 12, 2022, he attended the opening of the 22nd Aboitiz Football Cup at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa, Batangas, Philippines.
12. On November 25, 2023, he participated in a Decathlon Philippines event in Pasig City, Metro Manila.
13. On September 4, 2024, he turned 38.