James Vaughan (striker)
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James Oliver Vaughan (born 14 July 1988) is an English footballer who plays for Norwich City
. He plays as a striker and represented England at under 21 level. He is also the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer.
, Vaughan went to school at Hillwest primary school and Arthur Terry secondary school in Four Oaks(He also attended Chesterfield High School in Liverpool
whilst at the academy), and was spotted by Everton's talent scouts while playing in the school's football team. Vaughan was also a talented young sprinter, running the 100 metres in 11.5 seconds as a 13 year old, the third fastest time for his age in Britain. He joined Everton's Youth Academy and was voted by his fellow team-mates as the Under-16s player of the season for 2003–04.
Vaughan scored a number of goals for the reserve team during the 2004–05 season. His 73rd-minute substitute appearance for the first team against Crystal Palace
on 10 April not only led to him surpassing Wayne Rooney
, but also overtook James Milner
as the Premier League’s youngest scorer at 16 years and 270 days.
Vaughan signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2005, agreeing to a two year contract. Early in the 2005–06 campaign, he sustained a knee ligament
injury whilst on international duty with England Under-18s. A series of complications sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign and he did not have the chance to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.
He scored his second league goal in the 93rd minute of a 2–0 win over West Ham United
. Vaughan, despite suffering a severed foot artery in a match with Bolton, went on to score three more goals in the final stages of the 2006–07 season including one against Chelsea
at Stamford Bridge. At the end of the 2006–07 season, Vaughan extended his contract with Everton until the summer of 2011. He was awarded the Evertonfc.com 'Young Player of the season' award, at an awards ceremony held at St. George's Hall
.
On 18 July 2007, in a pre-season friendly, Vaughan suffered a dislocated shoulder following an innocuous challenge with Preston North End
's defender Youl Mawene
. He was out of action for three months before returning in late October. He made his Premier League return in a match against Birmingham City
in which he came on as a substitute in the last 10 minutes. He went on to score in stoppage time and ensured Everton victory where they won 3–1. Vaughan scored the winner in a 3–2 Everton victory over AZ Alkmaar, who had a 32 years record of never being beaten at home in European Competitions.
After a nineteen-month spell on the sidelines, Vaughan made his return on 19 April against Manchester United in the FA Cup
semi-final in the first period of extra time and scored his penalty in the penalty shootout that saw Everton win 4–2. He went on to play in the 2009 FA Cup Final
, coming on as a second half substitute.
In September 2009, Vaughan joined Football League Championship
club Derby County
on a three-month loan. Vaughan was however subsequently recalled from the loan following surgery on a slight tear in his cartilage, though Derby signaled their intention to resign him on loan in January, provided he was fit. Vaughan then scored his first goal since his return from injury against Burnley
On 11 March 2010, Vaughan joined Leicester City
on an initial one month loan deal, with an option to extend it until the end of the season. On 17 April 2010, Vaughan scored his first goal for Leicester after coming on as a substitute against Watford.
On 8 September 2010, Vaughan joined Crystal Palace
, the club against which he became the Premier League's youngest goal-scorer, on a three month loan deal. He scored his first Hat-trick against Portsmouth on the 14 September 2010, and went on to score twice more in his loan spell. After an administrative error prevented him from joining Celtic
on loan, he returned to Crystal Palace
for a second loan deal in January 2011, lasting until the end of the season.
from Everton F.C on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 30 September 2011, it was confirmed that Vaughan will be out for "three or four" months after suffering a knee injury.
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|2007–08
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In an U-19s game against Switzerland, Vaughan came on as a second half substitute and scored a 90th minute goal with a header that won the match for England
, 3–2.
At the end of the 2006–07 season, Vaughan was named in Stuart Pearce's
23-man squad for the England U21
s European Championship
campaign. His first appearance for the side came as a substitute in the 2–2 draw with Italy
on June 14.
rugby union player come property developer Dorrington Vaughan. Vaughan's mother Shirley is also employed by the property development company.
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
. He plays as a striker and represented England at under 21 level. He is also the Premier League’s youngest goalscorer.
Everton
Born in BirminghamBirmingham
Birmingham is a city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands of England. It is the most populous British city outside the capital London, with a population of 1,036,900 , and lies at the heart of the West Midlands conurbation, the second most populous urban area in the United Kingdom with a...
, Vaughan went to school at Hillwest primary school and Arthur Terry secondary school in Four Oaks(He also attended Chesterfield High School in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
whilst at the academy), and was spotted by Everton's talent scouts while playing in the school's football team. Vaughan was also a talented young sprinter, running the 100 metres in 11.5 seconds as a 13 year old, the third fastest time for his age in Britain. He joined Everton's Youth Academy and was voted by his fellow team-mates as the Under-16s player of the season for 2003–04.
Vaughan scored a number of goals for the reserve team during the 2004–05 season. His 73rd-minute substitute appearance for the first team against Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
on 10 April not only led to him surpassing Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team...
, but also overtook James Milner
James Milner
Milner was described as a "first class" student at his school; he left with 11 GCSEs and an award for his performance in physical education. Milner also showed talent in cricket, sprinting and long-distance running...
as the Premier League’s youngest scorer at 16 years and 270 days.
Vaughan signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2005, agreeing to a two year contract. Early in the 2005–06 campaign, he sustained a knee ligament
Ligament
In anatomy, the term ligament is used to denote any of three types of structures. Most commonly, it refers to fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones and is also known as articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous ligament, or true ligament.Ligament can also refer to:* Peritoneal...
injury whilst on international duty with England Under-18s. A series of complications sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign and he did not have the chance to establish himself as a regular in the senior squad.
He scored his second league goal in the 93rd minute of a 2–0 win over West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
. Vaughan, despite suffering a severed foot artery in a match with Bolton, went on to score three more goals in the final stages of the 2006–07 season including one against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
at Stamford Bridge. At the end of the 2006–07 season, Vaughan extended his contract with Everton until the summer of 2011. He was awarded the Evertonfc.com 'Young Player of the season' award, at an awards ceremony held at St. George's Hall
St. George's Hall, Liverpool
St George's Hall is on Lime Street in the centre of the English city of Liverpool, opposite Lime Street railway station. It is a building in Neoclassical style which contains concert halls and law courts, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building...
.
On 18 July 2007, in a pre-season friendly, Vaughan suffered a dislocated shoulder following an innocuous challenge with Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
's defender Youl Mawene
Youl Mawene
Youl Mawene is a French footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League club Aberdeen.-Football career:Mawene started his career at Lens, and was at the club when they reached the semi finals of the 1999–2000 UEFA Cup...
. He was out of action for three months before returning in late October. He made his Premier League return in a match against Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
in which he came on as a substitute in the last 10 minutes. He went on to score in stoppage time and ensured Everton victory where they won 3–1. Vaughan scored the winner in a 3–2 Everton victory over AZ Alkmaar, who had a 32 years record of never being beaten at home in European Competitions.
After a nineteen-month spell on the sidelines, Vaughan made his return on 19 April against Manchester United in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
semi-final in the first period of extra time and scored his penalty in the penalty shootout that saw Everton win 4–2. He went on to play in the 2009 FA Cup Final
2009 FA Cup Final
The 2009 FA Cup Final was the 128th final of the world's oldest domestic football cup competition, the FA Cup. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 30 May 2009 and marked the third time that the final has been staged at the stadium since it was rebuilt...
, coming on as a second half substitute.
Derby County
In September 2009, Vaughan joined Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
club Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
on a three-month loan. Vaughan was however subsequently recalled from the loan following surgery on a slight tear in his cartilage, though Derby signaled their intention to resign him on loan in January, provided he was fit. Vaughan then scored his first goal since his return from injury against Burnley
Burnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
Leicester City
On 11 March 2010, Vaughan joined Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
on an initial one month loan deal, with an option to extend it until the end of the season. On 17 April 2010, Vaughan scored his first goal for Leicester after coming on as a substitute against Watford.
Crystal Palace
On 8 September 2010, Vaughan joined Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
, the club against which he became the Premier League's youngest goal-scorer, on a three month loan deal. He scored his first Hat-trick against Portsmouth on the 14 September 2010, and went on to score twice more in his loan spell. After an administrative error prevented him from joining Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
on loan, he returned to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
for a second loan deal in January 2011, lasting until the end of the season.
Norwich City
On 27 May 2011, Vaughan signed for newly-promoted Premier League club Norwich CityNorwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
from Everton F.C on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
On 30 September 2011, it was confirmed that Vaughan will be out for "three or four" months after suffering a knee injury.
Career statistics
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| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center;"|Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
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|2005–06
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|2006–07
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|2007–08
|8||1||1||0||2||0||2||1||13||2
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|2008–09
|13||0||2||0||1||0||1||0||17||0
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|2009–10
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|2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
|| rowspan=1|Derby County
Derby County F.C.
Derby County Football Club is an English football based in Derby. the club play in the Football League Championship and is notable as being one of the twelve founder members of the Football League in 1888 and is, therefore, one of only ten clubs to have competed in every season of the English...
|| Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
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|2009–10
2009–10 in English football
The 2009–10 season was the 130th season of competitive football in England.The season began on 8 August 2009 for the Championship, League One and League Two and 15 August 2009 for the Premier League...
|| rowspan=1|Leicester City
Leicester City F.C.
Leicester City Football Club , also known as The Foxes, is an English professional football club based at the King Power Stadium in Leicester...
|| Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
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|2010–11
2010–11 in English football
The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...
|| rowspan=1|Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
|| Premier League
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|2010–11
2010–11 in English football
The 2010–11 season was the 131st season of competitive football in England.The season began on 6 August 2010 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier League and Football Conference both starting eight days later on 14 August 2010. The Championship, League One, and League Two ended on 7 May...
|| rowspan=1|Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace F.C.
Crystal Palace Football Club are an English Football league club based in South Norwood, London. The team plays its home matches at Selhurst Park, where they have been based since 1924. The club currently competes in the second tier of English Football, The Championship.Crystal Palace was formed in...
|| Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
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|-
|2011–12
2011–12 in English football
The 2011–12 season is the 132nd season of competitive football in England.The season began on 5 August 2011 for the Football Leagues, with the Premier starting eight days later, League Football Conference Starting one day before Premier League starts.The Championship, League One, and League Two...
|| rowspan=1|Norwich City
Norwich City F.C.
Norwich City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk. As of the 2011–12 season, Norwich City are again playing in the Premier League after a six-year absence, having finished as runner up in the Championship in 2010–11 and winning automatic promotion.The...
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!90!!17!!6!!1!!3!!0!!4!!1!!103!!19
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International career
After returning from an injury in 2006, Vaughan was called up to the England under 19 squad.In an U-19s game against Switzerland, Vaughan came on as a second half substitute and scored a 90th minute goal with a header that won the match for England
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
, 3–2.
At the end of the 2006–07 season, Vaughan was named in Stuart Pearce's
Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce OBE is an English football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the England national under-21 team and the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic football team...
23-man squad for the England U21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
s European Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The UEFA U-21 Championship 2007 were held from 10 June 2007 to 23 June 2007. It is the 16th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship....
campaign. His first appearance for the side came as a substitute in the 2–2 draw with Italy
Italy national under-21 football team
The Italy national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Italy and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation.The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
on June 14.
Personal life
Vaughan is the son of Warwick-born Preston GrasshoppersPreston Grasshoppers R.F.C.
Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club is a rugby union team from Preston, Lancashire. It was founded on 28 September 1869 at a meeting held at the Bull Hotel, Preston making one of the oldest 'northern' rugby union teams....
rugby union player come property developer Dorrington Vaughan. Vaughan's mother Shirley is also employed by the property development company.