Nathaniel James

Nathaniel Mark "Natty" James (born 17 June 2004) is a Trinidadian footballer who currently plays for MLS Next Pro side North Texas SC and the Trinidad and Tobago national team. James won the TT Premier Football League Golden Boot in 2023 with Club Sando F.C., scoring 15 goals in 22 appearances, and has previously played professionally for Jamaica Premier League side Mount Pleasant F.A.. He made his professional debut with Trinidadian club W Connection F.C. in 2020 at the age of 15. He moved to the United States by joining USL League One side Portland Hearts of Pine in 2025, winning the league's Goal of the Year award in his sole season with the club. He moved to North Texas SC in 2026. Born in Port of Spain, James was raised in La Horquetta where his father Mark trained him to become a professional footballer. As a youth, James attended Trinidad's prestigious Queen's Royal College and played for their football team.