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Career & Clubs
James was released from his contract by Volendam at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season. On 18 July 2023, James signed a three-year contract with Go Ahead Eagles.
In February 2025, it was announced that James had decided to represent Indonesia at international level. On 9 March, James was called up to the national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches against Australia and Bahrain. On 20 March, he made his debut with Indonesia in a 5–1 loss to Australia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification match.
Club
As of match played 5 September 2026
International
As of match played 25 September 2026
- National team
- Indonesia
- Club
- Go Ahead Eagles (2023–)
Personal
Born in the Netherlands, James is of Indonesian descent. On 10 March 2025, James officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.
Clubs
Played together with
Adam SarotaGo Ahead Eagles · 2016- Alex SchalkGo Ahead Eagles · 2014–2015
Andries NoppertGo Ahead Eagles · 2021–2022
Bas KuipersGo Ahead Eagles · 2020
Bert van MarwijkGo Ahead Eagles · 1969–1975
Daniel CrowleyGo Ahead Eagles · 2017–2017
Demy de ZeeuwGo Ahead Eagles · 2001–2005
Deniz TürüçGo Ahead Eagles · 2012–2015- Deniz TürüçGo Ahead Eagles · 2012–2015
Dwight LodewegesGo Ahead Eagles · 1975–1979- Dwight LodewegesGo Ahead Eagles · 1982–1983
- Dwight LodewegesGo Ahead Eagles · 1988–1989
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Identifiers & aliases
Dean Ruben James is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles. Born in the Netherlands, he represents the Indonesia national team.
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