James Justin has been one of the first names on the team sheet at Leicester City over recent years.
The full-back has developed from a young, up and coming defender into one of the most experienced members of the squad.
Justin has come in for criticism from Leicester fans in recent times but have been pivotal to the recent success at the King Power Stadium, including roles in the FA Cup and Championship triumphs.
Despite the adversities he’s had to face, including numerous long-term injuries, Justin has been able to recover and remain an integral part of the Foxes squad.
So, with that, here is all you need to know about James Justin.
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Where and when was James Justin born?
James Justin was born on 23 February 1998 in Luton.
James Justin parents
He was one of two children born to mother Carol and father Mike. Justin’s mother is British but his paternal side had roots in Saint Lucia.
James Justin’s height in feet
James Justin is approximately 1.83m tall or exactly six foot.
This is very similar to some members of the Leicester squad.
When did James Justin join Leicester City?
Justin signed for the Foxes on 28 June 2019, signing from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee on a five-year contract.
He made his debut for Leicester against former club Luton and scored against them in the Third Round of the EFL Cup.
What position does James Justin play?
By trade, Justin primarily operates as a right-back at Leicester but is extremely versatile.
Justin can play as a left-back, centre-back and even at right wing and left wing if needed too.
James Justin Instagram/X accounts
You can follow James Justin on Instagram @jamesjustin7.
He can be found on X @jamesjustin98.
Justin doesn’t appear to be too active on either social media channel.
Does James Justin have a wife?
James Justin isn’t married but has been with long-time girlfriend Laurel Sheppard ever since his Luton days.
They have one child together too.
James Justin salary
According to Capology, Justin earns a wage of £30,000-a-week. This is one of the lower wages at Leicester.
Has James Justin played for England?
After rising through the age groups with the England set up Justin received his maiden senior call-up for the Three Lions in May 2022 for the Nations League clash against Hungary, Germany and Italy.
He played against Hungary but was subbed at half time due to injury.
James Justin injury
Sadly for Justin, his career has been blighted by several long-term injuries while at Leicester.
His first injury was a cruciate ligament tear in 2021 and saw him miss over 60 games, including the FA Cup final win against Chelsea in May 2022.
Following his recovery, Justin got back into the side and then faced another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering an Achilles tendon rupture in November 2022 and didn’t return until May 2023.