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James Maddison
Athlete
James Maddison is a 29-year-old midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur.
Notable Quotes
"I needed that positive distraction of my partner being pregnant and having to be there for her and forget about myself, even though I was going through a traumatic experience through my knee."View Story →
"We probably struggled a little bit for creativity and I'm watching the games thinking, 'what would I be doing there?'"View Story →
"He wanted us to have a night where we all just relax."View Story →
"I'm not saying that's the reason why, but we managed to steer clear of the danger, which was a good feeling."View Story →
"I'm working so hard to try and be fully fit and available for the majority of the season."View Story →
Related Stories
Second set of twins a good distraction from injury - Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
August 22, 2026My family got me through injury - Maddison
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison discusses life under boss Roberto de Zerbi and how the distraction of having five children under five at home kept him busy while he was out with a long-term injury.
August 22, 2026