Josh Landers Explained

Josh Landers
Birth Date:27 February 2007
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Hibernian
Clubnumber:53
Youthyears1:-2023
Youthclubs1:Hibernian
Years1:2023-
Clubs1:Hibernian
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Nationalyears1:2023-
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:05:53, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Josh Landers (born 27 February 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for as a forward for Hibernian. He is a Scotland youth international.[1]

Early life

Landers attended Peebles High School.[2]

Career

Landers came through the Hibs academy, having joined at ten years-old. He scored his first goal for the Hibs U18 side at 14 years-old.[3] He signed his first professional contract with Hibs in August 2023.[4]

He made his first team debut for the club in November 2023 against Aberdeen in the Scottish League Cup. In the next fixture, he made his Scottish Premiership debut against St. Mirren.[5] Shortly afterwards, he signed a new three-year contract with Hibs.[6]

International career

In February 2023, he made his debut for the Scotland national under-16 football team against England U16.[7]

Personal life

From Innerleithen, the son of Ronnie and Yvonne, he has a younger sister Amy.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J.Landers. 19 December 2023. Soccerway.
  2. Web site: Peebleshirenews. 19 December 2023. Josh Landers signs first pro contract with Hibernian. 19 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Why new deal for Josh Landers makes perfect sense for Hibs. Herald Scotland. 19 December 2023. 13 November 2023.
  4. Web site: Hibs hand out professional contracts to 8 academy graduates. Edinburgh News. 19 December 2023. Craig. Fowler. 8 August 2023.
  5. Web site: Hibs boss shows faith in Borders youngster Josh Landers. Border Telegraph. 19 December 2023. 11 November 2023.
  6. Web site: BBC Sport. 19 December 2023. Landers lands new deal until 2026.
  7. Web site: ENGLAND U16 VS. SCOTLAND U16 3 - 0. 23 February 2023. Soccerway.
  8. Web site: Innerleithen teenager on bench for Hibs first team. Peebleshirenews. 19 December 2023. 4 November 2023.