GambiaJoshua King: profile
Joshua King (born 15 January 1992 in Oslo, Norway) is a Gambian footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Khaleej FC.
King made the step into senior football with Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy in 2009. He has played for 13 clubs in 5 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at AFC Bournemouth (2015–2021): 173 appearances and 48 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 404 appearances and 88 goals.
At international level, King has represented Norway (2012–2022), earning 62 caps and scoring 20 goals.
Oslo has produced 11 footballers in our database, including Adam Larsen Kwarasey, Mathis Bolly and Ola Kamara.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2009–present (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey, France and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (88 in 404)
- Latest move
- Al-Khaleej FC (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Essam El-Hadary, El Hadji Diouf and Caleb Yirenkyi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 |  Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy |
Professional Development League | 24 | 6 |
| 2009–2013 | Manchester United F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Preston North End F.C. |
EFL Championship | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 |  Borussia Mönchengladbach II |
Regionalliga West | 4 | 2 |
| 2011–2012 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
Bundesliga | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | Hull City A.F.C. |
Premier League | 18 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 | Blackburn Rovers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 8 | 2 |
| 2013–2015 | Blackburn Rovers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 56 | 3 |
| 2015–2021 | AFC Bournemouth |
Premier League | 173 | 48 |
| 2021 | Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 11 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 | Watford F.C. |
EFL Championship | 32 | 5 |
| 2022–2024 |  Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
Süper Lig | 32 | 6 |
| 2024–2025 |  Toulouse FC |
Ligue 1 | 28 | 6 |
| 2025– |  Al-Khaleej FC |
Saudi Pro League | 8 | 9 |
| Total | 404 | 88 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 |  Norway U15 |
Under-15 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | Norway U16 |
Under-16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | Norway U18 |
Under-18 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | Norway U19 |
Under-19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011–2013 | Norway U21 |
Under-21 | 8 | 1 |
| 2012–2022 | Norway |
Senior | 62 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Joshua King?
Joshua King was born on 15 January 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Joshua King born?
Joshua King was born in Oslo, Norway.
Which national team does Joshua King play for?
Joshua King plays international football for Norway. He has 62 caps and 20 goals on record.
Which clubs has Joshua King played for?
Joshua King's recorded clubs are Manchester United F.C. Reserves and Academy, Manchester United F.C., Preston North End F.C., Borussia Mönchengladbach II, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Hull City A.F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C., AFC Bournemouth, Everton F.C., Watford F.C., Fenerbahçe Istanbul and Toulouse FC among others.
What team does Joshua King play for now?
According to the latest data, Joshua King plays for Al-Khaleej FC.
How tall is Joshua King?
Joshua King is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Joshua King play?
Joshua King plays as a forward.
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