J. T. Thomas (soccer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Thomas | ||
| Place of birth | Doncaster, England | ||
| Position(s) | Second Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | St. Louis Ambush | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2016–2017 | St. Louis Ambush (reserve) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017– | St. Louis Ambush | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
James Thomas is an English professional indoor soccer player who plays as a second forward for the St. Louis Ambush in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL).
Breakout season
Thomas began his Ambush career as a member of their reserve squad for the 2016–17 season before joining the active roster in 2017–18.[1] In April 2020, he signed a three-year contract extension with the team, keeping him with the Ambush through the 2022–23 season.
The 2019–20 season marked Thomas' breakout year. He appeared in all 21 Ambush games, leading the team in:
- Points (34)
- Goals (25)
- Game-winning goals (2)
Playing style
Thomas plays as a second forward, a position change that contributed to his best season performance. He is known for his dedication and work ethic, often arriving at practice before most of his teammates to put in extra work.