- Daniel Owen James is an English-born professional footballer who has played for teams like Manchester United, Leeds United, and Fulham
- The football pro qualifies to play for Wales through his late father – Kevan James
- He has earned an approximate sum of $3 million since he made his senior career debut in 2016 with Swansea City
Daniel Owen James is a 27-year-old professional footballer who is currently playing for the Wales national team. Owen made his professional career debut in 2016 with Swansea City and he has also played for teams such as Shrewsbury Town, Manchester United, and Fulham.
The player remains a talented winger known for his pace and skill. He was named Swansea City Community Champion in the 2018-2019 season and he was also named Manchester United Player of the Month in August 2019 after he was signed by the club.
More so, the $3-million-worth footballer played from the U17 to U21 of the Wales national team. He was called up to the Wales senior side during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying games and he was as well enlisted in the Wales squad for the Qatar FIFA World Cup in 2022.
Who is Daniel Owen James?
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Daniel is a soccer star who was born on 10 November 1997relocated to South Cave where he was raised alongside his siblings.
Furthermore, James attended Hunsley School in Melton, an institution that is reckoned with raising great athletes like Harry Cardwell and Jess Park. Many of Daniel’s teenage peers like Connor Roberts say he used to be a funny fat kid that surprisingly had incredible speed. Owen obviously did not allow his body weight to stop him from chasing after his sports career.
Meet His Parents and Siblings
Daniel’s parents are Elaine (mother) and Kevan James (father). His father Kevan was born in Aberdare, a town in the Cynon Valley area of Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. However, he died on May 22, 2019, aged 60 after suffering from heart disease. According to James, his father was supportive of his career and motivated him to be where he is today.
The footballer’s mother on the other hand has also continued to be a strong support system for him all through his career pursuit. He always celebrates her on his social media handles, especially during her birthdays and during Mother’s Day.
Meanwhile, Owen has 2 siblings who are not as famous as him. They are Hannah (sister), and Alex (brother).
He Has a Son With His Girlfriend, Ria Hughes
Daniel James is not yet married but has a son with his longtime girlfriend, Ria Hughes. The pair welcomed their son in September 2021 and made the cheering announcement on their social media handles. Meanwhile, Ria and Daniel are known to have been together for a long time. They officially got engaged in July 2022 and their engagement photos were shared via Daniel’s official Instagram handle.
How Rich is He?
Daniel’s net worth is currently estimated at about $3 million. He has been able to amass this amount from his professional football career which dates back to 2016.
According to sources, his salary used to be £5,000 a week at Swansea. However, the player was earning about £70,000 per week in Manchester before being loaned to Fulham where he is reported to be earning £50,000 weekly.
Apart from football, endorsement and brand ambassadorial deals have also added to the player’s net worth. James is known to have a seven-figure boot lucrative deal with Adidas.
The sportswear company wanted to sign him up when he was at Swansea but they were made to wait until he secured his Old Trafford move. Adidas is also Daniel’s official outfitter as of 2022.
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