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Jason Koumas
| Born | 25 September 1979, Wrexham |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
A near-automatic selection for Tranmere Rovers from October 2000, Jason showed some fine form in 2000-01 despite appearing in a struggling side.
A creative and stylish midfield player, he grew in maturity as the campaign progressed and also developed into the main focus for the Rovers' attack, finishing up as leading scorer with ten goals.
His performances attracted the attention of bigger clubs and, at the beginning of June, he made his debut in international football for Wales when he came off the subs' bench in the closing stages of the World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.
Jason joined West Bromwich Albion in August 2002 for a Baggies club record of £2.5million. They also have to pay another £250,000 when Jason has made 75 first team appearances.
His contract was extended to June 2008 in July 2004 but was made available for transfer in May 2005.
Jason's Albion contract was extended to June 2009 in August 2006.
He joined Wigan Athletic in July 2007 with a four-year contract.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 1998-99 | Tranmere Rovers | Worthington Cup | 1 |
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| 1999-00 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1999-00 | Tranmere Rovers | Worthington Cup | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 1 | 34 | 5 |
10 |
4
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1
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| 2000-01 | Tranmere Rovers | Worthington Cup | 3 | 1 |
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| 2000-01 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2001-02 | Tranmere Rovers | FA Cup | 4 | 4 |
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| 2001-02 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 2 | 38 | 8 |
7
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| 2001-02 | Tranmere Rovers | Worthington Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2001-02 | Wales | International | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Tranmere Rovers | League Division 2 | 4 | 2 |
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| 2002-03 | Wales | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2002-03 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2002-03 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 27 | 5 |
4 |
4
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| 2002-03 | West Bromwich Albion | Worthington Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | Wales | European Championship | 4 |
1
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1
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| 2003-04 | Wales | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | West Bromwich Albion | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2003-04 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | West Bromwich Albion | League Division 1 | 37 | 5 |
10 |
4
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2
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| 2004-05 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2004-05 | Wales | International | 1 |
1
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| 2004-05 | West Bromwich Albion | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
1
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| 2004-05 | West Bromwich Albion | Premier League | 5 | 5 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 2 | 1 |
1 |
1
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| 2005-06 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 42 | 2 |
12 |
4
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| 2005-06 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Wales | International | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Wales | European Championship | 4 | 2 |
3
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| 2006-07 | Wales | International | 2 | 2 |
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| 2006-07 | West Bromwich Albion | Carling Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | West Bromwich Albion | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 2006-07 | West Bromwich Albion | League Championship | 34 | 5 |
9 |
5
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| 2006-07 | West Bromwich Albion | League Championship Play-Offs | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Wales | European Championship | 2 | 2 |
1
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| 2007-08 | Wales | International | 4 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Wigan Athletic | Carling Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 21 | 9 |
1 |
1
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1
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| 2008-09 | Wales | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2008-09 | Wales | International | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wigan Athletic | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 5 | 11 |
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| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 6 | 2 |
1 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship | 5 | 18 |
2 |
1
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| 2010-11 | Cardiff City | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 1998 | Tranmere Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | Worthington Cup | 3rd round |
| 14 Dec 1999 | Tranmere Rovers v Middlesbrough | W | 2-1 | Worthington Cup | Quarter-final |
| 08 Jan 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Sunderland | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 22 Aug 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Halifax Town | W | 3-0 | Worthington Cup | 1st round 1st leg |
| 26 Aug 2000 | Sheffield United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Aug 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Bolton Wanderers | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Sep 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Stockport County | W | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Sep 2000 | Halifax Town v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | Worthington Cup | 1st round 2nd leg |
| 16 Sep 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Sep 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Burnley | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Oct 2000 | Preston North End v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Oct 2000 | Barnsley v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Oct 2000 | Blackburn Rovers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 31 Oct 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Leeds United | W | 3-2 | Worthington Cup | 3rd round |
| 04 Nov 2000 | Norwich City v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Nov 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Watford | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 18 Nov 2000 | Crystal Palace v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Nov 2000 | Nottingham Forest v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 28 Nov 2000 | Crystal Palace v Tranmere Rovers | D | 0-0 | Worthington Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Dec 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 09 Dec 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Grimsby Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Dec 2000 | Fulham v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 23 Dec 2000 | Tranmere Rovers v Wimbledon | L | 0-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 26 Dec 2000 | Huddersfield Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 01 Jan 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Sheffield United | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Jan 2001 | Bolton Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 27 Jan 2001 | Everton v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Feb 2001 | Stockport County v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Feb 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-2 | League Division 1 | |
| 13 Feb 2001 | Sheffield Wednesday v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Feb 2001 | Southampton v Tranmere Rovers | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 20 Feb 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Southampton | W | 4-3 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 27 Feb 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 03 Mar 2001 | Crewe Alexandra v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 06 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Preston North End | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 11 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Liverpool | L | 2-4 | FA Cup | Quarter-final |
| 14 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Portsmouth | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 17 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Barnsley | L | 2-3 | League Division 1 | |
| 20 Mar 2001 | Gillingham v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Mar 2001 | West Bromwich Albion v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 30 Mar 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Fulham | L | 1-4 | League Division 1 | |
| 07 Apr 2001 | Grimsby Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 10 Apr 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Birmingham City | W | 1-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 14 Apr 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Norwich City | L | 0-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 16 Apr 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 1 | |
| 21 Apr 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Crystal Palace | D | 1-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 24 Apr 2001 | Burnley v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 1 | |
| 25 Aug 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Brighton and Hove Albion | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Aug 2001 | Stoke City v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Sep 2001 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 11 Sep 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Preston North End | W | 4-1 | Worthington Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Sep 2001 | Swindon Town v Tranmere Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 18 Sep 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Notts County | W | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wrexham | W | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 25 Sep 2001 | Bristol City v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Sep 2001 | Chesterfield v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Oct 2001 | Northampton Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Oct 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Oct 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 03 Nov 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Wycombe Wanderers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Nov 2001 | Queens Park Rangers v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Nov 2001 | Reading v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Nov 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Cambridge United | W | 6-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 01 Dec 2001 | AFC Bournemouth v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Carlisle United | W | 6-1 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
| 15 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Port Vale | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 29 Dec 2001 | Tranmere Rovers v Brentford | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 08 Jan 2002 | Southend United v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Jan 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Jan 2002 | Bury v Tranmere Rovers | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Peterborough United | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 27 Jan 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Cardiff City | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 02 Feb 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Feb 2002 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Feb 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Feb 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Northampton Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 17 Feb 2002 | Tottenham Hotspur v Tranmere Rovers | L | 4-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 19 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 22 Feb 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Swindon Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Feb 2002 | Wrexham v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 02 Mar 2002 | Notts County v Tranmere Rovers | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 05 Mar 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 09 Mar 2002 | Port Vale v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 12 Mar 2002 | Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 16 Mar 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v AFC Bournemouth | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 19 Mar 2002 | Peterborough United v Tranmere Rovers | L | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 23 Mar 2002 | Wigan Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
| 30 Mar 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Queens Park Rangers | L | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
| 20 Apr 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Cardiff City | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 10 Aug 2002 | Port Vale v Tranmere Rovers | W | 1-4 | League Division 2 | |
| 13 Aug 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
| 24 Aug 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Tranmere Rovers | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
| 26 Aug 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Rovers | 27 Nov 1997 | 29 Aug 2002 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 29 Aug 2002 | 10 Jul 2007 | |
| Cardiff City | 27 Jul 2005 | 31 May 2006 | L |
| Wigan Athletic | 10 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Cardiff City | 05 Aug 2010 | 31 May 2011 | L |