Canadian soccer player
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 .
Early life
Knight-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] Fairfield High School, Bristol .[ 2] [ 3]
He began playing youth soccer at age five with Stapleton AFC.[ 1] Southampton academy , before joining the Bristol City academy at age 14, progressing through various age groups up to the U23 level.[ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Club career
In May 2022, Knight-Lebel signed a three year professional contract with Bristol City .[ 4] Cardiff City .[ 8] [ 9] [ 10]
On June 24, 2024, Knight-Lebel signed for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan.[ 11] Rotherham United in the EFL Cup .[ 12] MK Dons .[ 13] [ 14]
International career
In April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called-up to the Canada U20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica .[ 15] 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship .[ 16]
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 .[ 17] Panama .[ 18] CONCACAF Nations League match against Suriname .[ 19]
Personal life
In 2024, he was studying for a sports science diploma alongside his playing career.[ 20] French , in addition to his native English .[ 21]
Career statistics
Club
As of match played January 25, 2025 [ 22]
International
As of match played November 19, 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
Canada
2024
1
0
Total
1
0
References
^ a b Jamie Knight-Lebel at the Canadian Soccer Association ^ "Former student signs professional football contract with Bristol City FC" . Fairfield High School, Bristol ^ 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. ^ 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. ^ Thorne, Ben (August 19, 2023). "Knight-Lebel praises injury-time winner" . Bristol City F.C. Retrieved August 19, 2023 . ^ " . Bristol City F.C. ^ 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.^ Nightingale, Tom (December 30, 2024). "Canada defender Jamie Knight-Lebel scores first career goal for Crewe Alexandra" . Canadian Soccer Daily . ^ "Milton Keynes Dons Milton Keynes Dons 1-1 Crewe Alexandra" . BBC Sport . December 29, 2024. Retrieved January 2, 2025 .^ 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 . 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^ "Games played by Jamie Knight-Lebel in 2023/2024" . Soccerbase . Centurycomm. Retrieved December 30, 2024 .^ a b "Games played by Jamie Knight-Lebel in 2024/2025" . Soccerbase . Centurycomm. Retrieved December 30, 2024 .
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