Anthony Knockaert

• Full name: Anthony Knockaert
• Date of birth: November 20, 1991
• Place of birth: Roubaix, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Winger / Attacking midfielder
• Preferred foot: Left

Career overview (selected clubs)

• Guingamp (France) — Youth and early professional career
• Leicester City (England) — Signed in 2012, part of the squad before loan moves
• Nottingham Forest (England) — Joined initially on loan in 2014, then permanently; key attacking player and fan favourite
• Brighton & Hove Albion (England) — Signed in 2015, helped the club to promotion to the Premier League
• Fulham (England) — Joined on loan later in career
• Return to France and other clubs — Subsequent moves included spells back in France and elsewhere

Notable achievements

• Played an important creative role for Nottingham Forest during his spells there, contributing goals and assists from the left flank.
• Was a key figure in Brighton’s 2016–17 Championship promotion season.
• Recognised for dribbling, set-piece delivery and ability to score from distance.

Style of play

• Attacking winger who likes to cut inside from the left onto his stronger left foot.
• Good at taking set pieces (free kicks, corners) and capable of producing both goals and assists.
• Uses close control and quick changes of direction to beat defenders.

Additional notes

• Often remembered fondly by Nottingham Forest supporters for his creativity and attacking contributions during his time at the club.
• Career path includes multiple transfers and loan spells across France and England.