James Giles Beadle (born 16 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Birmingham City, on loan from club Brighton & Hove Albion, and the England U21 national team.
Club career
Brighton & Hove Albion
Born in Bexley, Beadle played youth football for Charlton Athletic and Brighton & Hove Albion before signing professionally with the latter.
Crewe Alexandra (loan)
Beadle moved on loan to League Two side Crewe Alexandra from Brighton in January 2023. He made his senior debut, keeping a clean sheet, in Crewe's goalless draw at Walsall on 21 February 2023. During his ninth Crewe appearance, at Colchester United on 10 April 2023, Beadle injured his ankle and subsequently returned to his home club, Brighton.
Oxford United (loan)
In June 2023, it was announced that he would join Oxford United of League One on loan on 1 July 2023. He made his debut on the opening weekend of the season on 5 August.
Sheffield Wednesday (loans)
On 8 January 2024, he was recalled from his loan at Oxford United and then joined Championship club Sheffield Wednesday on loan for the remainder of the season. He made his debut in the 2–1 defeat against Coventry City on 20 January.
On 4 July 2024, Beadle returned to Sheffield Wednesday on another season-long loan. He made his second Wednesday debut against Plymouth Argyle on 11 August 2024, starting the game in a 4–0 victory.
Birmingham City (loans) On 1 July 2025, Beadle signed a season long loan deal with newly promoted Championship club Birmingham City.
On 17 July 2026, after signing a new four-year contract with Brighton, Beadle returned to Birmingham for a second season-long loan.
International career Beadle has played for England at under-15, under-16 and under-18 youth levels. In September 2022 he represented the under-19 team in qualifying games.
On 10 May 2023, Beadle was included in the England squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He made his U20 debut during the 0–0 draw with Iraq on 28 May 2023.
On 9 September 2024, Beadle made his England U21 debut during a 4–1 win over Austria at Kenilworth Road. He was later included in the England squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, starting in the final as the Young Lions went on to win the tournament.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrighton & Hove Albion U21s2022–23—3030Brighton & Hove Albion2022–23Premier League00000000002023–24Premier League00000000002024–25Premier League00000000002025–26Premier League00000000002026–27Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Crewe Alexandra (loan)2022–23League Two900000—90Oxford United (loan)2023–24League One250101010280Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2023–24Championship1900000—190Sheffield Wednesday (loan)2024–25Championship3800000—380Birmingham City (loan)2025–26Championship3501020—380Birmingham City (loan)2026–27Championship800010—90Career total13402040401440
Honours England U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2025 Individual UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2025
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