James Wilson
#5 · Defender · Cheltenham Town
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Born
- 1989-02-26
- Birthplace
- Chepstow, Wales
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 181 lbs
- Position
- Defender
James Steven Wilson (born 26 February 1989) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bristol Rovers. He has also represented Wales at international level. Primarily a central back, he can also play at right back. Wilson began his career at Bristol City before being loaned out to Brentford for the first 3 months of the 2008–09 season, where he put in a number of impressive performances in a central defensive partnership with Reading loanee Alan Bennett. Despite returning to Ashton Gate by November, Wilson was able to claim a Football League Two winners medal.