Joshua King (full name: Joshua Christian Kojo King) is a Norwegian professional footballer known primarily for his time as a forward with AFC Bournemouth.
- Born: January 15, 1992, in Oslo, Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian (of Ghanaian descent)
- Position: Forward / Striker / Winger
Club career highlights
- Early career: Began at local Norwegian youth clubs and moved to Manchester United's youth academy in 2008. Had loan spells at clubs including Preston North End and Hull City.
- Blackburn Rovers: Joined Blackburn in 2013, where he gained regular first-team experience and scored consistently in the Championship and Premier League.
- AFC Bournemouth (2015–2020): Signed for Bournemouth in 2015 and became their leading attacking player over several seasons. Known for pace, directness, and an eye for goal, King scored important Premier League goals for Bournemouth, including multiple seasons as their top scorer.
- After Bournemouth: Left Bournemouth in 2020 and subsequently had spells with Everton (2021) and Fenerbahçe (briefly), among others. (Club details may have changed since this summary.)
International career
- King has been a regular for the Norway national team across youth levels and the senior side. He has scored multiple goals for Norway and appeared in World Cup qualifying and UEFA competitions.
Playing style
- Direct forward with good pace and strength, able to play centrally or out wide. Strong at driving into spaces and finishing chances, also contributes work rate and pressing off the ball.
Notable facts
- One of Norway’s more prominent forwards of the 2010s, and Bournemouth’s main attacking outlet during their Premier League campaigns while he was at the club.
- Has overcome injuries during his career but remained a reliable goalscorer when fit.
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