Jamie Knight-Lebel
Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for EFL League Two club Swindon Town, on loan from club Bristol City, and the soccer team|Canada national team].
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. He attended Fairfield [High School, Bristol].He began playing youth soccer at age five with Stapleton AFC. 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. 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.
Club career
In May 2022, Knight-Lebel signed a three year professional contract with Bristol City. On October 28, 2023, he made his league debut away against Cardiff City. In March 2024, Knight-Lebel signed a new three-year contract at Bristol City.On June 24, 2024, Knight-Lebel signed for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan. On August 13, he made his debut for his new club against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup. On December 29, 2024, he scored his first professional goal in Crewe's 1–1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons. On February 11, 2025, Knight-Lebel conceded a penalty and was red-carded in Crewe's 3–0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.
International career
In April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called-up to the Canada U20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica. In June 2022, he was named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.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. In October 2024, he was named to the official squad for the first time, for a friendly match against Panama. On November 19, 2024, he made his senior international debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Suriname.