Player Name: Jamie Ward

Nationality: Northern Ireland

Full name: James Michael Ward

Date of birth: 17 March 1986

Place of birth: Nottingham, England

Position: Forward / Winger

International Career (Northern Ireland):

• Caps: 36
• Goals: 9
• National team debut: 11 October 2011 vs. Faroe Islands (Euro 2012 qualifier)
• Notable tournaments: Part of Northern Ireland squads during Euro 2016 qualifying and final tournament (was in the squad for UEFA EURO 2016).

Club Career (selected):

• Notts County (Youth & early career)
• Burton Albion
• Nottingham Forest (2012–2016)
• Derby County (loan spells)
• Cardiff City
• Stoke City
• Later played for clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Burton Albion (return), and lower-league sides toward the end of his career.

Style of play: Versatile attacker able to play as a centre-forward or on either wing; known for pace, direct running, physicality and ability to press defenders. Contributed with both goals and assists for club and country.

Notable moments: Scored key goals in qualifiers and contributed in Northern Ireland's successful Euro 2016 campaign, where the team reached the Round of 16.

Status: Retired from top-level international football; club career moved into lower leagues in later years.