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Jamie Knight-Lebel
Canadian soccer player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel (born December 24, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for EFL League Two club Swindon Town, on loan from EFL Championship club Bristol City, and the Canada national team.
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Early life
Knight-Lebel was born in Montreal to a Canadian father and a 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]
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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] On August 13, he made his debut for his new club against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup.[12] On December 29, 2024, he scored his first professional goal in Crewe's 1–1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons.[13][14] On February 11, 2025, Knight-Lebel conceded a penalty and was red-carded in Crewe's 3–0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.[15]
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International career
In April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called-up to the Canada U20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica.[16] In June 2022, he was named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[17]
In February 2024, Knight-Lebel was named in the Canada national soccer team provisional roster for the 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs against Trinidad and Tobago.[18] In October 2024, he was named to the official squad for the first time, for a friendly match against Panama.[19] On November 19, 2024, he made his senior international debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Suriname.[20]
Personal life
In 2024, he was studying for a sports science diploma alongside his playing career.[21] In addition to his native English, he can also speak French.[22]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played December 20, 2025[23]
- Appearances in EFL Trophy
International
- As of match played June 24, 2025
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External links
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