Josh Knight
Portsmouth/D/
EnglandPlayer Info
Josh Knight is an English central defender currently playing for Portsmouth in League One, with a market value estimated at €1 million. Born on September 7, 1997, the 28-year-old stands 185 cm tall and possesses the physical attributes ideal for a modern center-back. Knight began his career in the prestigious academy of Leicester City, where he developed his game before seeking regular first-team football through loan spells at clubs like Peterborough United. It was at Peterborough where he truly flourished, becoming a mainstay in their defense and helping them achieve promotion to the Championship. His consistent performances there earned him a permanent move to Peterborough and later to Portsmouth. Knight is a defender who combines strength in the air with good composure on the ball, making him effective in both defensive duels and building play from the back. Now a key player for a ambitious Portsmouth side, he is seen as a leader in defense with the potential to play at a higher level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/08/20
Hannover 96
Portsmouth1100000€
Transfer
2024/06/30
Peterborough UnitedHannover 96Signed
2021/07/01
Leicester City U23Peterborough UnitedSigned
2021/05/30
Wycombe WanderersLeicester City U23Loan Ended
2020/10/04
Leicester City U23Wycombe WanderersLoan
2020/05/30
Peterborough UnitedLeicester City U23Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Portsmouth
ENG EFL Championship2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
14
Games Started
10
Minutes Per Game
972
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
4
Accurate Passes Per Game
322
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
32
Accurate Crosses Per Game
1
Success Dribbles Per Game
4
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
6
Interceptions Per Game
8
Clearances Per Game
82
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
7
Be Fouled Per Game
6