James Balagizi, midfielder - Liverpool FC
Attacking midfielder James Balagizi signed a new contract with Liverpool FC in July 2023, having joined the Reds as an U11 player.
The England youth international became a regular for the club's U18 and U21 teams and was part of the side that reached the FA Youth Cup final in 2020-21. Balagizi was also named on the bench for the senior team on two occasions during 2021-22.
Balagizi, who penned his first professional deal with the club in September 2020, had a loan spell with Crawley Town in the first half of the 2022-23 season.
He then spent the first half of the 2023-24 campaign on loan with Wigan Athletic after signing a new contract with Liverpool.
Balagizi returned to the club in January 2024 before heading back out on loan to Scottish Premiers...
Date of birth
20 September 2003
Nationality
English
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