Leon James (footballer)  Leon Pitchaya James (; born 29 August 2001) is a Thai professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi Mitr Phol. James joined the Leicester City academy at age six, and progressed through the various age groups for the following 11 seasons. In his final year with the club, his under-19 squad reached the quarterfinals of the 2018–19 FA Youth Cup. In December 2019, James completed a move to Ratchaburi Mitr Phol in the Thai League 1. In March 2019, James was called up to the Thailand U19 first time for VFF International Tournament. In October 2019, James was in the squad of Thailand U19 for GSB Bangkok Cup 2019, but did not make an appearance.