Josh Knight


Joshua Michael Knight is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder for Leicester City.

Early life

Knight was born to Sue and Mick and attended Robert Smyth Academy in Market Harborough. He and his family are lifelong Leicester City fans.

Career

Leicester City

Knight began his football at Fleckney Athletic and joined the Leicester City Academy at the age of eight. Knight received his scholarship at the age of sixteen, making numerous appearances for the U18s and signed his first professional contract with the club as he turned 18.
He made his debut for Leicester City on 22 August 2017 in a victory in the Football League Cup away at Sheffield United. On 11 January 2019, Knight was awarded Premier League 2 player of the month for December.

Peterborough United (loan)

On 31 January 2019, Knight signed a new contract with Leicester and joined Peterborough United on loan for the rest of the season. He made his debut for the club against Oxford United on 16 February 2019, but came off injured in the 22nd minute.
On 2 August 2019, Knight re-signed for Peterborough on loan for the 2019–20 season.
Knight scored his first senior goal in a 3–0 victory over Sunderland on 31 August 2019.

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