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Kane Wilson
Personal information
Full name Kane Leo Wilson[1]
Date of birth (2000-03-11)11 March 2000(age 24)
Place of birth Birmingham,England[2]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
Derby County
Number 2
Youth career
2007–2016 West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
2017–2018Exeter City(loan) 19 (1)
2018–2019Walsall(loan) 14 (0)
2019Exeter City(loan) 17 (0)
2019–2020Tranmere Rovers(loan) 13 (0)
2020–2022 Forest Green Rovers 70 (4)
2022–2023 Bristol City 5 (0)
2023– Derby County 49 (4)
International career
2015–2016 England U16 5 (1)
2016 England U17 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:08, 26 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:41, 23 August 2016 (UTC)

Kane Leo Wilson(born 11 March 2000) is an English professionalfootballerwho plays as aright-backforEFL ChampionshipclubDerby County.

Wilson joined theWest Bromwich Albionaged 7, and would make his first and only appearance for the first team in 2016, he would have loan spells atExeter City(twice),WalsallandTranmere Rovers.

In 2020, Wilson signed withForest Green Roversand in the 2021–22 season, Wilson would be named League Two player of the season in the2022 EFL Awards,as Forest Green won the League Two title. In June 2022, Wilson signed withBristol City,an injury hit season would limit his appearances and in 2023, Wilson left to joinDerby County,where in his first season he helped the side win automatic promotion to the Championship.

Club career

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West Bromwich Albion

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Wilson came toWest Bromwich Albionat the age of 7, alongsideSam Field,and they were joined byJonathan Lekothree years later: all made their professional debuts in 2016.[4]Wilson spent most of the 2015–16 season in their under-18 team, making only three appearances in the under-21 team, all as a substitute. However, he was fast-tracked into the first team for their summer tour to Austria. He played his first senior game againstParis Saint-Germainand his first start againstTorquay United.[4]

Wilson made his competitive debut in theEFL Cupfirst round away toNorthampton Townon 23 August 2016, coming on in the 70th minute for fellow debutantBrendan Galloway.The game ended as a 2–2 draw which his team lost 4–3 on penalties.[5]

Five days after his debut, Wilson was named in West Brom's squad for theirPremier Leaguegame againstMiddlesbroughatThe Hawthorns.Had he come onto the pitch, he would have been the league's first player born in the 2000s.[4]

Exeter City loan

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Wilson joinedExeter Cityon loan for five months on the summer transfer deadline day.[6]He did not make his league debut until 28 October, in a 1–1 draw atMansfield Town.He was sent off on his debut for accumulating two yellow cards, being given his marching orders in the 93rd minute.[7]

Tranmere Rovers loan

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On 9 August 2019, Wilson joinedTranmere Roverson loan until January 2020,[8]making his debut the next day in a 2–0 loss toPortsmouth[9]

Forest Green Rovers

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Wilson signed permanently withForest Green Roverson a two-year deal on 8 July 2020.[10]

The2021–22 seasonbrought success for Wilson on both a club and individual level. With promotion to League One secured for the first time in the club's history after a 0–0 draw withBristol Rovers,[11]Wilson was awarded the League Two Player of the Season award the following day at the2022 EFL Awards[12]as well as being named in the2021–22 League Two Team of the Season.[13]

Bristol City

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On 10 June 2022, Wilson signed a three-year contract for Championship teamBristol City.In a season hampered by injury, the full-back made seven appearances, providing one goal and one assist for the Robins.

Derby County

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On 10 July 2023, Wilson signed a two-year deal withDerby Countyfor a undisclosed fee.[14]Wilson picked up a minor knee injury in the match at home toOxford Unitedon 15 August which ruled him out of action for four weeks.[15]Upon his return, Wilson became a fans favourite with his skills and his desire to take opposition on as he showed in a substitute appearance in 3–0 victory againstBarnsleyon 11 November 2023.[16]In a November 2023 interview to theDerby Telegraph,Wilson appreciated the support he got from Derby fans since he joined[16]and after difficult period at Bristol City underNigel Pearsondue to injuries and not being in favour, Wilson was keen to follow the example of teammateCraig Forsythand develop his game at Derby under head coachPaul Warnelong term.[16]Wilson scored his first goal for Derby in a 3–1 League One win againstLincoln Cityon 21 December 2023, scoring to make the game 2–1 after he came on as a half-time substitute, he also assisted the third Derby goal scored byJames Collins.[17]On 16 March 2024, Wilson scored his second goal for Derby in a 1–0 win over promotion rivalsBolton Wanderers.[18]Wison made 49 appearances, scoring three times during his first season as Derby as they finished runners-up in the division and earn promotion to the Championship automatically.[19]

On 9 August 2024, Wilson scored in Derby's first game of the2024–25 seasonin a 4–2 defeat atBlackburn Roversin the Championship.[20]On 17 August 2024, Wilson picked up a hamstring injury in the match againstMiddlesbrough.[21]

International career

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Wilson has represented England at U16 and U17 level. In October 2016, Wilson represented England U17 in a 5–0 win over Croatia and an 8–1 win over Germany.[22]

Personal life

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Wilson received hisGCSEresults in the week before his professional debut. His grades were two A's, four B's and five C's.[4]He is of Jamaican descent.[23]

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
West Bromwich Albion 2016–17[24] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
2017–18[25] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018–19[26] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2019–20[27] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
West Bromwich Albion U23 2016–17[24] 2[a] 0 2 0
Exeter City(loan) 2017–18[25] League Two 19 1 1 0 2[a] 0 22 1
Walsall(loan) 2018–19[26] League One 14 0 0 0 2 0 4[a] 0 20 0
Exeter City (loan) 2018–19[26] League Two 17 0 17 0
Tranmere Rovers(loan) 2019–20[27] League One 13 0 2 0 1 0 1[a] 0 17 0
Forest Green Rovers 2020–21[28] League Two 27 1 1 0 1 0 4[b] 0 33 1
2020–21[28] League Two 45 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 48 3
Total 72 4 2 0 3 0 4 0 81 4
Bristol City 2022–23[29] Championship 5 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 7 1
Derby County 2023–24[30] League One 41 3 2 0 1 0 5[a] 0 49 3
2024–25[31] Championship 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 1
Total 49 4 2 0 2 0 5 0 58 4
Career total 189 9 7 0 11 1 18 0 225 10
  1. ^abcdeAppearance(s) inEFL Trophy
  2. ^Appearance(s) inEFL TrophyandLeague Two play-offs

Honours

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Forest Green Rovers

Derby County

Individual

References

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  1. ^"Notification of shirt numbers: Tranmere Rovers"(PDF).English Football League. p. 73.Retrieved27 October2019.
  2. ^Kane Wilsonat Soccerway. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  3. ^"Kane Wilson".West Bromwich Albion F.C.Retrieved27 October2019.
  4. ^abcdKendrick, Mat (28 August 2016)."Who is Kane Wilson? Introducing West Brom's 16-year-old wonder boy".Birmingham Mail.Retrieved28 August2016.
  5. ^"Northampton Town vs West Bromwich Albion".BBC Sport. 23 August 2016.Retrieved23 August2016.
  6. ^"Kane Wilson signs on loan".www.exetercityfc.co.uk.31 August 2017.Retrieved31 August2017.
  7. ^"Mansfield Town 1-1 Exeter City".BBC Sport. 28 October 2017.Retrieved28 October2017.
  8. ^"Kane Wilson: Tranmere Rovers sign West Bromwich Albion defender on loan".www.bbc.co.uk.9 August 2019.Retrieved9 August2019.
  9. ^"Portsmouth 2-0 Tranmere Rovers".10 August 2019.Retrieved13 August2019.
  10. ^"Forest Green Rovers: Kane Wilson joins League Two club on two-year contract".8 July 2020.Retrieved8 July2020.
  11. ^"Forest Green promoted to League One for first time".BBC Sport. 23 April 2022.Retrieved25 April2022.
  12. ^ab"Aleksandar Mitrovic named Sky Bet Championship Player of the Season".www.efl.com.24 April 2022.Retrieved25 April2022.
  13. ^ab"Football Manager EFL Team of the Season line-ups announced".www.efl.com.24 April 2022.Retrieved25 April2022.
  14. ^"Derby County sign Kane Wilson from Bristol City".Derbyshirelive.10 July 2023.Retrieved10 July2023.
  15. ^"Derby County defender tells team mates what they need to do in EFL Trophy clash".Yahoo! News UK.19 September 2023.Retrieved19 September2023.
  16. ^abc"Kane Wilson on 'beautiful' Derby County, leaving West Brom and why he can be a bit 'sulky'".Derbyshirelive.18 November 2023.Retrieved19 November2023.
  17. ^"Derby County 3–1 Lincoln City".BBC Sport.21 December 2023.Retrieved21 December2023.
  18. ^"Derby County 1–0 Bolton Wanderers".BBC Sport.16 March 2024.Retrieved20 March2024.
  19. ^ab"Breaking: Derby County promoted as duo seal it for Paul Warne's side".Derby Telegraph. 27 April 2024.Retrieved28 April2024.
  20. ^"Derby County fell to a 4-2 defeat in their first game of the 2024/25 Sky Bet Championship season".Derby County.10 August 2024.Retrieved12 September2024.
  21. ^"Paul Warne confirms double Derby County injury blow as duo to miss Watford clash".Derby Telegraph. 22 August 2024.Retrieved12 September2024.
  22. ^"West Brom youngster on the battering of Germany - and his desire for more of the same - Birmingham Live".6 October 2016.
  23. ^"Black History Month Profile: Kane Wilson".20 October 2022.
  24. ^ab"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2016/2017".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved15 January2018.
  25. ^ab"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2017/2018".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved15 January2018.
  26. ^abc"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2018/2019".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved6 October2018.
  27. ^ab"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2019/2020".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved27 December2020.
  28. ^ab"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2020/2021".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved27 December2020.
  29. ^"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2022/2023".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved27 December2020.
  30. ^"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2023/2024".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved4 August2023.
  31. ^"Games played by Kane Wilson in 2024/2025".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved8 August2024.
  32. ^"Mansfield Town 2–2 Forest Green Rovers: Draw seals title for Rovers".BBC Sport.7 May 2022.Retrieved31 December2022.
  33. ^"Salah and Kerr win PFA player of year awards".BBC Sport.9 June 2022.Retrieved17 July2022.
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