15 Facts About James Belshaw

James Belshaw had spells with Notts County, Heanor Town and Walsall.

In 2009, James Belshaw rejected a one-year professional contract with Walsall, and instead moved to the United States to play college soccer at Duke University.

James Belshaw made 78 appearances for the Blue Devils between 2009 and 2012.

On 22 January 2013, James Belshaw was selected 49th overall in the 2013 MLS Supplemental Draft by Chicago Fire.

James Belshaw was offered a contract by Chicago, but as a backup goalkeeper, so instead opted to search for first-team football back in his native England.

On 31 July 2013, James Belshaw signed with National League club Nuneaton Borough.

In 2017, James Belshaw moved to Harrogate Town on a two-year contract, where he remained first choice goalkeeper for the club.

James Belshaw was part of the Harrogate team that won promotion to the National League for the first time in the club's history after defeating Brackley Town in the 2018 National League North play-off final.

On 23 July 2021, James Belshaw joined recently relegated fellow League Two side Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal.

In May 2022, James Belshaw was awarded the PFA Community Champion award by the Bristol Rovers Community Trust for his work with the Community Trust across the course of the season including becoming the health ambassador and supporting mental health schemes.

James Belshaw was awarded the Player of the Month award for October 2023.

James Belshaw announced on 14 December 2023 that he was leaving the club upon the expiration of what was referred to by the club as "the longest emergency loan ever".

James Belshaw was nominated for the EFL League Two Player of the Month award for March 2024 having kept three clean sheets in six matches.

James Belshaw is "good friends" with professional basketball player Mason Plumlee, who plays for NBA side Los Angeles Clippers.

James Belshaw holds two degrees from Duke University in both History and Business Markets and Management.