James Ward-Prowse

James Ward-Prowse contract and transfer fees

James Ward-Prowse's contract with Southampton runs until 30 June 2028 (19 months left). The final six months open on 1 January 2028, when FIFA rules let him agree a pre-contract with a club outside England.

James Ward-Prowse has moved for €36m in disclosed transfer fees since 2015 (2 paid transfers). The biggest: €35m, Southampton to West Ham United, Aug 2023.

Southampton paid €1m for James Ward-Prowse in August 2026. His value is now €5m, €4m above the fee. That is €79k per appearance across his 14 for them so far.

James Ward-Prowse transfer history and what each club made

• Southampton · sold to West Ham United for €35m (Aug 2023)
• West Ham United · signed from Southampton for €35m (Aug 2023) · sold to Southampton for €1m (Aug 2026) · loss for West Ham United €34m
• Southampton · signed from West Ham United for €1m (Aug 2026) · current club

James Ward-Prowse injury record and availability

James Ward-Prowse has no injury or suspension on record as of 10 Nov 2026.

In the 2026/27 league season James Ward-Prowse has played 1,048 of a possible 1,170 minutes since he joined (90%): 11 starts and 13 appearances in 13 games, average rating 7.24.

Since 2014, James Ward-Prowse has had 2 injury spells: 73 days out and 10 games missed. Longest: broken foot, 70 days (Sep 2014).

• 2026/27: no injury recorded
• 2025/26: no injury recorded
• 2024/25: no injury recorded

Southampton injury list

James Ward-Prowse international career: England caps

James Ward-Prowse has 12 senior caps for England and 2 international goals.

Not in a matchday squad in the last 12 months; the last time was 23 Sep 2022.

James Ward-Prowse: club-trained at Southampton

James Ward-Prowse is club-trained at Southampton: our record shows him registered there for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21.

• Southampton

We count a player as club-trained when his record shows him registered with the club for three entire seasons or 36 months between the ages of 15 and 21 (UEFA's home-grown test), wherever he started and whatever he cost; time on loan counts for the club that borrowed him.