James Anthony Lawrence Phoenix (born 15 January 1984) is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder, winger, or forward.
As a youth player, Phoenix rejected offers from the youth academies of Manchester United and Liverpool, England's most successful clubs.
Before the 2007 season, he signed for ÃÂá»Âng Tháp in Vietnam after playing for English non-league side United of Manchester.
In 2007, he signed for Sabah in the Malaysian second division after almost signing for an Omani team.
Before the second half of 2009âÂÂ10, Phoenix signed for Vllaznia in Albania and he also played for Bylis and Luftëtari in Albania.
In 2013, he signed for English non-league outfit Northwich Victoria.