• James William McAlister

    Portadown FC
  • Age:

    19 years old

  • Nationality:
    Northern Irish
  • Position:
    Right back, Right Wing, Midfield
  • Prefered foot:
    right
  • Height:
    5ft 10in
  • Weight:
    62kg
  • Languages:
    English
  • SAT Score:
    TBC
  • GPA:
    3.1
  • Date of birth:
    20/07/2005
  • Location:
    Lisburn
  • Education:
    • GCSE: A in History and Engineering
    • GCSE: B in Geography, Physics, Biology, PE, English Lit and Maths
    • GCSE: C* in English Language
    • BTEC A level results: distinction* distinction distinction
  • Work Experience:
    • Got my level one coaching badge
    • Work currently as a lifeguard
    • Travelled to Spain to learn more about coaching and taking sessions etc
  • Achievements:
    • Got selected for an NI select team to play in France against several big clubs
    • Completed my level one coaching badges
    • Played for Club NI
    • Getting selected for NIFL scholarship programme at Windsor Park
    • Attended Fastek academy
    • Played in Ajax camp
  • Previous Clubs:
    • Dundela FC
    • Ridgeway FC
    • Lisburn Youth
  • Other Sports:
    Rugby, Cross Country, Hockey
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  • Coach comment:
    James is very impressive in tight areas as he makes very intelligent runs forward into the oppositions box. Shows alot of versatility playing out wide and then coming into the middle to influence the game in the #10 position. Very good game understanding of when to stay out wide and coming inside to gain an advantage with being more of a threat is an attribute James has which can get him a goal scoring midfielder. You have good pace and show good ability to take on the defenders in 1v1 positions. The work rate, James shows when not in possession of the ball is very good and feel that with his endurance and fitness levels at a very high level he will adjust to the College system in America very well.

    Stephen Murray (SMUSA Scholarships)
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