Dan James scored a long-range goal in the 3-1 victory over Hull City this week, putting his grief over the Wales penalty behind him.
On Monday, April 1, the 26-year-old scored from 45 yards out to give Leeds the victory at Elland Road.
James scored his 13th Championship goal in 2023–24 in what has been by far his best goal-scoring campaign to date.
Amazingly, United has triumphed in each of the 12 games this season in which the Welshman has scored, according to Opta’s Jonny Cooper via X.
Since Mick Jones won 18 of 19 games in 1968–69, that is the most goals scored by a Leeds player while winning every game.
That season, Leeds went on to win their first Premier League championship. Even though they are now in the second division, they can yet win the title.
Goal involvements for Leeds United players 2023–24
Given this statistic and James’ overall performance when needed, Daniel Farke will undoubtedly invoke his fortunate charm once more this weekend.
In addition to winning four of his seven total aerial duels, James won all 100 of his aerial duels versus Hull [Sofascore].
Naturally, the winger is on the team to provide this creative danger rather than to play defense, and he is more than fulfilling that role.
In fact, the only players with greater direct goal involvements for Leeds this season are Georginio Rutter (age 22) and Crysencio Summerville (age 25).
If Farke wants to rotate against Coventry City, he has plenty of alternatives, but James needs to be among the first players on the roster right now.
