Penarth school boy breaks a world record at the Cardiff City Stadium

James Taylor, 11 attended the match between Cardiff City and Norwich City on Saturday, November 11, and attempted to break a world record for the most shoulder rolls in one minute.

The aspiring footballer was invited onto the pitch during half time to try and beat the existing record of 69, which was set by UK Pro Football Freestyler Daniel Cutting in April 2012 - the same month James was born.

James Taylor walking out on to the pitch at Cardiff City Stadium during half time at Cardiff V Norwich. Picture: Yvonne Taylor (Image: Yvonne Taylor)Now, 11 years later that record has been broken in Cardiff by James, who only started playing football five years ago at the age of six.

Mum Yvonne Taylor said: “It’s great to see James doing well with his hobby, and we are all very proud of what he has managed to achieve at such a young age.

“His ambition is to continue developing his freestyle skills and is hoping to break more world records in the coming years.”

James managed to complete an impressive 77 shoulder rolls within 60 seconds, breaking the current world record by a further eight rotations.

James Taylor pitchside at Cardiff City Stadium in match between Cardiff v Norwich. Picture: Yvonne Taylor (Image: Yvonne Taylor)His attempt has been sent to the Guinness World Records and is in the process of verification.

The schoolboy is hoping to follow in the footsteps of his football freestyle heroes after mastering his ball control and breaking the World record.

His ambition is to perform with fellow Welshman Ash Randall, who is a world-known football freestyler who holds 54 Guinness World Record titles.

Despite Cardiff going on to lose the match to Norwich 3-2, stadium officials announced James’ success in front of 21,271 attending fans.

He was later invited to complete a lap of honour in front of the home crowd and was congratulated on his achievement by Ex Wales football coach and former assistant manager of Crystal Palace, Osain Roberts.