Leon Pitchaya James (Thai: ลีออน พิชญ เจมส์; born 29 August 2001) is a Thai professional footballer born and raised in England who plays as a midfielder for Thai League 1 club Nongbua Pitchaya. James spent 12 years playing for Leicester City being the first ever Thailand national to sign a scholarship in England. He competed in various competitions, reaching the quarter finals of the FA Youth Cup, before deciding to part ways with Leicester City to move to Thailand to sign his first professional contract for Thai Premier League club Ratchaburi Mitr Phol. James made an appearance in the Chang FA Cup.