13 Facts About James Wesolowski

James Peter Wesolowski was born on 25 August 1987 and is an Australian former professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.

James Wesolowski underwent surgery on the leg but the injury sidelined him until the start of 2006.

James Wesolowski returned and impressed for the Leicester first team, making his debut at home to Cardiff City in January 2006.

In July 2007, James Wesolowski agreed to a contract extension with Leicester that would see him remain at the club until 2011.

James Wesolowski lost his place in the first team the following season, playing just four cup matches.

On 4 August 2009, James Wesolowski joined SPL side Hamilton Academical on loan for an initial six-month period, which was extended till the end of the season after some impressive run of form.

On 1 June 2010, James Wesolowski signed a two-year deal at Peterborough United for an undisclosed sum.

On 8 August 2011, James Wesolowski signed a one-year deal with league one club Oldham Athletic.

On 6 June 2014, despite a contract offer from Oldham, James Wesolowski moved to Shrewsbury Town in League Two on a free transfer.

James Wesolowski returned to the side following their promotion to League One, but suffered a further knee injury in September 2015 just three matches into his comeback, which was initially thought to rule him out for the rest of the season.

James Wesolowski was later reported to be training with National League side Lincoln City, but was unable to agree to a contract.

James Wesolowski was born in Australia, and is of Polish descent through his grandfather.

James Wesolowski was called up to the Australian national team on his 19th birthday for the 2007 Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait, but was withdrawn from the squad days later after consultation with medical staff from both parties 'on precautionary grounds'.