Josh Wilson-Esbrand Explained

Josh Wilson-Esbrand
Full Name:Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand
Birth Date:26 December 2002
Birth Place:Hackney, England
Height:1.76m (05.77feet)[1]
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Manchester City
Clubnumber:97
Youthyears1:–2019
Youthclubs1:West Ham United
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Youthclubs2:Manchester City
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Manchester City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Coventry City (loan)
Caps2:14
Goals2:0
Years3:2023–2024
Clubs3:Reims (loan)
Caps3:11
Goals3:1
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Cardiff City (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:England U18
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2021–
Nationalteam2:England U20
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:England U21
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:7 April 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:12:08, 21 November 2023 (UTC)

Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand (born 26 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Manchester City.

Early life

He was born in Hackney, Greater London.[1] He is of Jamaican descent.[2]

Club career

In 2019, Wilson-Esbrand left West Ham United to join the academy of Manchester City.[3] On 21 September 2021, he made his professional debut when he was named in the starting line up for Manchester City's EFL Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers.[4]

On 10 January 2023, Wilson-Esbrand joined EFL Championship club Coventry City on a loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[5] He was part of the Coventry side that achieved play-off football and was an unused substitute as Coventry were beaten 6–5 on penalties after extra time ended 1–1 at Wembley Stadium by Luton Town in the 2023 EFL Championship play-off final.[6]

International career

In November 2019, Wilson-Esbrand represented the England national under-18 team.[7] On 11 November 2021, he made his under-20 debut in a 2–0 defeat to Portugal in the 2021–22 Under 20 Elite League.[8]

On 19 November 2023, Wilson-Esbrand made his England U21 debut as a substitute in the 3–0 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification victory away to Serbia.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Manchester City U212020–211010
2021–222020
2022–232020
Total0000005050
Manchester City2021–22Premier League00001010
2022–230000002020
Total0000102030
Coventry City (loan)2022–23Championship1400000140
Reims (loan)2023–24Ligue 191000091
Career total231001070311

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Josh Wilson-Esbrand . 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 4 June 2023.
  2. Web site: MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER - WHAT IS THE DEAL? - JOSH WILSON-ESBRAND. www.youtube.com.
  3. News: Man City youngster you haven't heard of could be most significant Carabao Cup debutant. Alex. Brotherton. Manchester Evening News. 21 September 2021. 23 September 2021.
  4. News: Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers. BBC Sport. 21 September 2021. 21 September 2021.
  5. Web site: TRANSFER: Coventry City sign Josh Wilson-Esbrand on loan from Manchester City . 2023-01-10 . www.ccfc.co.uk . en-gb.
  6. Web site: Coventry City 1-1 Luton Town (5-6 pens) . 20 July 2023 . BBC Sport . BBC Sport.
  7. News: A thrilling Game in Pinatar, as the young Lions come back from behind to draw 4-4. Nicholas. Veevers. The Football Association. 16 November 2019. 23 September 2021.
  8. News: Portugal 2-0 England MU20s. Nicholas. Veevers. EnglandFootball.com. 11 November 2021. 12 November 2021.
  9. News: Report: Serbia 0-3 England MU21s. James. Reid. England Football. The Football Association. 18 November 2023. 19 November 2023.