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Josh Wilson-Esbrand

Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand (born 26 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for EFL Championship club Stoke City, on loan from Premier League club Manchester City.

Early life

Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand[2] was born on 26 December 2002 in Hackney, Greater London.[1] He is of Jamaican descent.[3]

Club career

In 2019, Wilson-Esbrand left West Ham United to join the academy of Manchester City.[4] 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.[5] He signed a five-year contract with Manchester City in February 2022.[6]

On 10 January 2023, Wilson-Esbrand joined EFL Championship club Coventry City on a loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[7] He was part of the Coventry side that reached the play-offs 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.[8] In July 2023 Wilson-Esbrand joined French Ligue 1 side Reims on loan for the 2023–24 season.[9] After making nine appearances for Reims he was recalled and loaned out to Cardiff City for the remainder of the season.[10] He made 11 appearances for the Bluebirds before his season was ended early due to injury.[11]

On 22 January 2025, Wilson-Esbrand was loaned out to EFL Championship club Stoke City until the end of the 2024–25 season.[12][13] On the same day, he made his debut for the club in a 3–1 away defeat against Portsmouth, providing the assist to Ben Wilmot for Stoke's only goal of the game.[14]

International career

In November 2019, Wilson-Esbrand represented the England national under-18 team.[15] 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.[16]

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.[17]

Career statistics

As of match played on 25 April 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City U21 2020–21[18] — — — 1[c] 0 1 0
2021–22[19] — — — 2[c] 0 2 0
2022–23[20] — — — 2[c] 0 2 0
2024–25[21] — — — 1[c] 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 0
Manchester City 2021–22[19] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2022–23[20] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[d] 0 2 0
2023–24[22] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024–25[21] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0
Coventry City (loan) 2022–23[20] Championship 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0
Reims (loan) 2023–24[22] Ligue 1 9 1 0 0 — — 9 1
Cardiff City (loan) 2023–24[22] Championship 11 0 0 0 0 0 — 11 0
Stoke City (loan) 2024–25[21] Championship 6 0 1 0 0 0 — 7 0
Career total 40 1 1 0 1 0 8 0 50 1
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Coupe de France
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Champions League

References

  1. ^ a b "Josh Wilson-Esbrand". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2023/24 retained lists". Premier League. 5 June 2024. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ "MANCHESTER CITY DEFENDER - WHAT IS THE DEAL? - JOSH WILSON-ESBRAND" – via www.youtube.com.
  4. ^ Brotherton, Alex (21 September 2021). "Man City youngster you haven't heard of could be most significant Carabao Cup debutant". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  5. ^ "Manchester City v Wycombe Wanderers". BBC Sport. 21 September 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  6. ^ "New contracts for Wilson-Esbrand and Bobb". Manchester City. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  7. ^ "TRANSFER: Coventry City sign Josh Wilson-Esbrand on loan from Manchester City". www.ccfc.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  8. ^ "Coventry City 1-1 Luton Town (5-6 pens)". BBC Sport. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  9. ^ "Wilson-Esbrand joins Reims on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  10. ^ "Cardiff City sign David Turnbull, Josh Wilson-Esbrand and Ethan Horvath". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  11. ^ "Cardiff fear Wilson-Esbrand could miss rest of season". BBC Sport. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  12. ^ "Wilson-Esbrand joins Stoke City on loan". Manchester City F.C. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Josh Wilson-Esbrand joins Potters". Stoke City F.C. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Potters suffer first defeat in six". Stoke City F.C. 22 January 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
  15. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (16 November 2019). "A thrilling Game in Pinatar, as the young Lions come back from behind to draw 4-4". The Football Association. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  16. ^ Veevers, Nicholas (11 November 2021). "Portugal 2-0 England MU20s". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
  17. ^ Reid, James (18 November 2023). "Report: Serbia 0-3 England MU21s". England Football. The Football Association. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  18. ^ "Games played by Josh Wilson-Esbrand in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Josh Wilson-Esbrand in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  20. ^ a b c "Games played by Josh Wilson-Esbrand in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  21. ^ a b c "Games played by Josh Wilson-Esbrand in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
  22. ^ a b c "Games played by Josh Wilson-Esbrand in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 25 August 2023.