James Daniel Maddison is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. He was born in Coventry, England.

Maddison began his career with Coventry City, where he progressed through the youth ranks to make his professional debut in August 2014 before joining Norwich City in January 2016. Though after joining Norwich City, he was immediately loaned back to Coventry City for the remainder of the 2015–16 season.

He made his debut for Norwich City in August 2016, in an EFL Cup tie against his former side, before joining Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen on loan for the first half of the 2016–17 season. He became a key part of Norwich’s side the following season.

In July 2018, Maddison signed for Leicester City, making his Premier League debut the following month in a season opener against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He joined Tottenham Hotspur from Leicester City in the summer of 2023.

At international level, Maddison has represented England at Under-21 and senior levels. He received his first call-up to the senior squad in October 2018, making his debut in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro in November 2019.