James Keene

Early career

Keene is a product of the Portsmouth youth scheme. After making his way through the ranks – including a successful 'work experience' loan at A.F.C. Newbury – he was loaned to Football League Two club Kidderminster Harriers, making his debut in a 2–0 defeat to Bristol Rovers. Keene was the Man of the Match for the visitors. He played five more games for Kidderminster, excelling during his loan period. He was rewarded upon his return to Fratton Park with his first professional contract, to run until the summer of 2007. Following his loan he broke into the first team squad, and played in the final two games of the 2004–05 season, making his debut against Bolton Wanderers in a 1–1 draw as a 60th-minute substitute. He started his next game against West Bromwich Albion. He then had two loans spells in the 2005–06 season. First he joined League 1 side AFC Bournemouth. It was there he scored his first career goal on 15 October 2005, a last minute winner as Bournemouth beat Colchester away from home by the single goal. Three days later he scored twice in a 4–1 win over Aldershot Town in the Football League Trophy. His fourth and final goal for the club came in a 2-0 league victory against Brentford. He then joined League 2 side Boston United, where he scored his first and only goal for the club in a 1–1 draw with Rochdale.

Sweden

Keene was loaned in March 2006 to GAIS for the Swedish 2006 Allsvenskan. Keene scored the first goal of the season for GAIS…

Uncapped by England, Keene expressed his interest in playing for the Sweden national team. He became eligible in 2012.

As of match played 1 April 2016

Individual

Årets Järnkamin: 2012. Bidvest Wits

Premier Soccer League:2016–17 Mtn 8:2016 Telkom Knockout:2017-18