Josh Knight
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Josh Knight 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Josh Knight has appeared in 14 Championship matches this season, totalling 972 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Championship defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.40 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 23 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 23 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.19 | 93 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.37 | 71 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.09 | 97 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 7 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 10 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 14 |
Josh Knight has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 243 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 28th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Josh Knight has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 972 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 407 | 37.70 | 38 |
| Accurate passes | 322 | 29.80 | 41 |
| Pass accuracy | 79.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 22 | 2.04 | 57 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.09 | 36 |
| Backward passes | 42 | 3.89 | 36 |
| Passes (final third) | 49 | 4.54 | 24 |
Josh Knight has completed 322 of 407 passes at 79% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 38th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 4 | 0.37 | 57 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.37 | 35 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 96 |
| Duels won | 47 | 4.35 | 24 |
| Aerials won | 31 | 2.87 | 66 |
| Touches | 554 | 51.30 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 96 | 8.89 | 13 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Fouls won | 6 | 0.56 | 30 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 0.46 | 21 |
Josh Knight completes 4 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 47 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.56 | 2 |
| Tackles won | 4 | 0.37 | 4 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 0.74 | 13 |
| Clearances | 82 | 7.59 | 88 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 42 | 3.89 | 62 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 8 | 0.74 | 91 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Josh Knight makes 6 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 82 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 162 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 2nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 7 | 0.65 | 30 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 5 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 1.20 | 24 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Josh Knight has committed 7 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
ChampionshipMainly right center back (8 appearances), also at center back (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Josh Knight previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2. Bundesliga | 23 | 1,461 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 19 | 6.61 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League One | 45 | 3,690 | 6 | 2 | 20 | 35 | 7.32 |
 FA Cup | 4 | 385 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 288 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League One | 31 | 1,564 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 19 | 6.10 |
| FA Cup | 3 | 184 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7.04 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 36 | 2,754 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 34 | 6.72 |
| FA Cup | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.12 |
About Josh Knight
Championship 2025/2026 season
This season in the Championship, Josh Knight has featured across 14 appearances (10 starts), totalling 972 minutes. Josh Knight has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Josh Knight has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 4 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (100% success rate). Josh Knight has contributed 1 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Josh Knight has registered 6 tackles (4 won), 8 interceptions, and 82 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 322 from 407 pass attempts, a 79% pass accuracy rate. Josh Knight has won 47 of 83 total duels.
Discipline
Josh Knight has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 7 fouls and winning 6.
About Josh Knight
Josh Knight is a 28-year-old defender playing for Portsmouth in the Championship, representing England. Josh Knight is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 7 September 1997.
Most recent appearance
Josh Knight's most recent match was away at Bristol City on March 23rd. Portsmouth lost 0-1. Josh Knight played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- January 31st1-3 winatCharlton Athletic(0 mins)
- March 23rd0-1 lossvsBristol City(90 mins, rating 6.68)
- November 2nd3-0 lossatSheffield United(90 mins, rating 6.98)
- May 7th3-1 winvsMillwall(90 mins, rating 6.47)
- September 23rd3-2 lossatHull City(90 mins, rating 6.36)
Next fixture
Josh Knight and Portsmouth are next in action on May 7th against West Ham United in the Carabao Cup. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the West Ham United vs Portsmouth match preview.
Teammates at Portsmouth
Josh Knight currently plays alongside Jordan Williams, Zak Swanson, Josh Murphy, Michael Ani, Chinedu Agu, Josh Knight, Tayo Singerr, Thomas Waddingham, Franco Umeh, Madiodio Dia, Ben Killip, Eoin Kenny, Márk Kosznovszky, Rocco Shein, Odin Bailey, Terry Devlin, Colby Bishop, Connor Ogilvie, Marlon Pack, John Swift, Nathaniel Chioma, Adrian Segečić, Harvey Blair, Luke Le Roux, Regan Poole, Keshi Anderson, Nicolas Schmid, Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Hayden Matthews, Jacob Farrell, Ebou Adams and Josef Bursik at Portsmouth.