Harvey Knibbs Explained

Harvey Knibbs
Fullname:Harvey Andrew Knibbs
Birth Date:26 April 1999
Birth Place:Bristol, England
Height:1.87m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Reading
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:–2015
Youthclubs1:Nottingham Forest
Youthyears2:2015–2019
Youthclubs2:Aston Villa
Years1:2019–2023
Clubs1:Cambridge United
Caps1:121
Goals1:18
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Reading
Caps2:58
Goals2:15
Club-Update:23:48, 30 November 2024 (UTC)

Harvey Andrew Knibbs[1] (born 26 April 1999) is an Malaysia professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Reading.

Club career

Early career

Knibbs was raised in Derbyshire and joined the Nottingham Forest academy as a child before moving to the Aston Villa Academy. He signed his first professional contract at the end of the 2016–17 season.[2]

Cambridge United

In June 2019 Knibbs signed a two-year contract with Cambridge United.[3] On debut for Cambridge Knibbs scored the winning penalty as Championship side Brentford were defeated in the EFL Cup.[4]

Reading

On 13 July 2023, Knibbs signed a three-year contract with Reading.[5]

Personal life

Knibbs' brother is international athlete Alex Knibbs, who won a bronze medal in the 4 × 400 m relay at the IAAF U20 World Championships. Knibbs' dad, Ralph Knibbs is a former elite rugby union player for Bristol.[6]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cambridge United2019–20League Two247202032319
2020–21232102051313
2021–22League One344522063479
2022–23405301030475
Total121181127017615626
Reading2023–24League One45112120445316
Career total1662913390211020942

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers. English Football League . 15 October 2019.
  2. Web site: Who is Harvey Knibbs? Profiling the striker in Villa's first team. Alex. Dicken. 21 July 2018. Birmingham Mail. 29 August 2019.
  3. Web site: Taylor . Mark . Former Aston Villa striker Harvey Knibbs tipped to bring power to Cambridge United strikeforce . Cambridge Independent . 5 June 2019 . 14 August 2019.
  4. Web site: Brentford 1–1 Cambridge United. 13 August 2019. BBC Sport. 29 August 2019.
  5. Web site: Harvey Knibbs signs a three year contract with the Royals. 13 July 2023. Reading FC. 13 July 2023.
  6. Web site: Cambridge United forward Harvey Knibbs reflects on his development in recent seasons after winning the Love Cambridge Player of the Month award for September. Cambridge Independent. October 5, 2022. Liam. Apicella. May 9, 2023.

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