Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel (born December 24, 2004) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra, on loan from EFL Championship club Bristol City, and the Canada national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel | ||
| Date of birth | December 24, 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Crewe Alexandra (on loan from Bristol City) | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Stapleton AFC | |||
| DRG Frenchay | |||
| Southampton | |||
| 2019–2023 | Bristol City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Bristol City | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022 | Canada U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Canada | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 30, 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 19, 2024 | |||
Early life
editKnight-Lebel was born in Montréal to a Canadian father and Welsh mother and moved with his family to Bristol, England when he was five years-old.[1] He attended Fairfield High School, Bristol.[2][3]
He began playing youth soccer at age five with Stapleton AFC.[1] He later played with DRG Frenchay and the Southampton academy, before joining the Bristol City academy at age 14, progressing through various age groups up to the U23 level.[4][5] He served as captain of City's U21 team in the 2022–23 and 2023-24 seasons, and was nominated for the 2023 Championship Apprentice of the Season.[6][7]
Club career
editIn May 2022, Knight-Lebel signed a three year professional contract with Bristol City.[4] On October 28, 2023, he made his league debut away against Cardiff City.[8][9] In March 2024, Knight-Lebel signed a new three-year contract at Bristol City.[10]
On June 24, 2024, Knight-Lebel signed for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan.[11] On August 13, he made his debut for his new club against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup.[12]
International career
editIn April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called-up to the Canada U20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica.[13] In June 2022, he was named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[14]
In February 2024, Knight-Lebel was named to the Canada national soccer team provisional roster for the 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs against Trinidad and Tobago.[15] In October 2024, he was named to the official squad for the first time, for a friendly match against Panama.[16] On November 19, 2024, he made his senior international debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Suriname.[17]
Personal life
editIn 2024, he was studying for a sports science diploma alongside his playing career.[18] He is able to communicate proficiently in French, in addition to his native English.[19]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played December 12, 2024[20]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bristol City | 2023–24 | Championship | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 2024–25 | League Two | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Career total | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
International
edit- As of match played November 19, 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2024 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | |
References
edit- ^ a b Jamie Knight-Lebel at the Canadian Soccer Association
- ^ "Former student signs professional football contract with Bristol City FC". Fairfield High School, Bristol. May 23, 2022.
- ^ Piercey, James (June 6, 2024). "To loan or not to loan? Brian Tinnion outlines plan for Bristol City academy talents". Bristol Post. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "New pro deals for academy stars". Bristol City F.C. May 6, 2022.
- ^ Mail, Harry (April 27, 2022). "Bristol City set to hand contract to youngster Jamie Knight-Lebel". The 72.
- ^ "City shortlisted in four EFL Awards". Bristol City F.C. April 11, 2023.
- ^ Thorne, Ben (August 19, 2023). "Knight-Lebel praises injury-time winner". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ^ "'Unforced errors cost us' – Pearson". Bristol City F.C. October 28, 2023.
- ^ Cork, Tristan (October 28, 2023). "Cardiff City v Bristol City - player ratings as teenagers James and Knight-Lebel shine". Bristol Post. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ Morgan, Ryan (March 15, 2024). "Knight-Lebel signs new deal". Bristol City FC. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "Jamie Knight-Lebel: Crewe sign Bristol City defender on loan". BBC Sport. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Report - Rotherham 2 Crewe 1". August 13, 2024.
- ^ Jacques, John (April 5, 2022). "Six CPL Players Named To Canada U-20 Roster". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Canada announces squad for CONCACAF men's Under-20 Championship". Canadian Soccer Association. June 10, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Concacaf Nations League Play-In preliminary rosters announced". CONCACAF. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Jesse Marsch: Calling up Poku, López & Knight-Lebel represents next stage of process for CanMNT". Canadian Soccer Daily. October 3, 2024.
- ^ Tierney, Mitchell (November 19, 2024). "CanMNT cruise to Concacaf Nations League semis after comfortable home win over Suriname". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Hurcom, Sophie (March 22, 2024). "Why homegrown players flourish at Bristol City". BBC Sport.
- ^ Landry, Nicolas (October 10, 2024). "Le retour aux sources rêvé de Jamie Knight-Lebel". rds.ca (in French). RDS. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ^ Jamie Knight-Lebel at Soccerway
External links
edit- Jamie Knight-Lebel at the Canadian Soccer Association
- Jamie Knight-Lebel at Soccerway