Jamie Knight-Lebel

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.

Jamie Knight-Lebel
Personal information
Full name Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel
Date of birth (2004-12-24) 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)
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) 0 (0)
International career‡
2022 Canada U20 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of April 10, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of June 26, 2022

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] 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 Bristol'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

In 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]

International career

In April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called-up to the Canada under-20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica.[12] In June 2022, he was named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship. [13]

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.[14]

Personal life

In 2024, he was studying for a sports science diploma alongside his playing career.[15]

Career statistics
As of match played April 10, 2024[16]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
Division AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bristol City 2023–24 EFL Championship 201000—30
2024–25 EFL Championship 000000—00
Total 2010000030
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2024–25 EFL League Two 000000—00
Career total 2010000030

References
  1. Jamie Knight-Lebel at the Canadian Soccer Association
  2. "Former student signs professional football contract with Bristol City FC". Fairfield High School, Bristol. May 23, 2022.
  3. 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.
  4. "New pro deals for academy stars". Bristol City F.C. May 6, 2022.
  5. Mail, Harry (April 27, 2022). "Bristol City set to hand contract to youngster Jamie Knight-Lebel". The 72.
  6. "City shortlisted in four EFL Awards". Bristol City F.C. April 11, 2023.
  7. Thorne, Ben (August 19, 2023). "Knight-Lebel praises injury-time winner". Bristol City F.C. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  8. "'Unforced errors cost us' – Pearson". Bristol City F.C. October 28, 2023.
  9. 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.
  10. Morgan, Ryan (March 15, 2024). "Knight-Lebel signs new deal". Bristol City FC. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  11. "Jamie Knight-Lebel: Crewe sign Bristol City defender on loan". BBC Sport. June 24, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  12. Jacques, John (April 5, 2022). "Six CPL Players Named To Canada U-20 Roster". Northern Tribune.
  13. "Canada announces squad for CONCACAF men's Under-20 Championship". Canadian Soccer Association. June 10, 2022. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
  14. "Concacaf Nations League Play-In preliminary rosters announced". CONCACAF. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  15. Hurcom, Sophie (March 22, 2024). "Why homegrown players flourish at Bristol City". BBC Sport.
  16. Jamie Knight-Lebel at Soccerway
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