Chris Forino-Joseph
Saint Lucian footballer (born 2000) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Christian Kai John Forino-Joseph (born 26 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Lucia national football team.
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Forino-Joseph playing for Wingate & Finchley in November 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Kai John Forino-Joseph[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 April 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Islington, England | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bolton Wanderers | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Soccer Chance Academy | |||
| 2010–2016 | Brentford | ||
| –2018 | Cheshunt | ||
| 2018–2019 | Colchester United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2020 | Wingate & Finchley | 16 | (1) |
| 2020 | Loughborough University | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2024 | Wycombe Wanderers | 75 | (5) |
| 2024– | Bolton Wanderers | 13 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Saint Lucia | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:13, 12 April 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 10:00, 10 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
He is a product of the Brentford Academy and played his first senior football with non-League clubs Wingate & Finchley and Loughborough University.
Club career
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Early years
A defender, Forino-Joseph began his youth career with spells in the Soccer Chance Academy, the Brentford Academy and Cheshunt U18.[3][4][5] After a break from football to focus on education, he signed his first professional contract with the U23 team at League Two club Colchester United in July 2018.[4] Forino-Joseph was released when his one-year contract expired and joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Wingate & Finchley in September 2019.[5][6] He made 20 appearances and scored one goal during the COVID-19-affected 2019–20 season.[7][8] Forino had a spell at United Counties League Premier Division club Loughborough University during the first half of the 2020–21 season,[9] which was again abandoned early due to COVID-19.[10]
Wycombe Wanderers
After a trial period, Forino-Joseph signed a one-year contract with Championship club Wycombe Wanderers on 27 April 2021.[11] Following the club's relegation to League One shortly after he arrived at Adams Park,[12] he had a long spell out injured and undertook a lengthy course of conditioning with the club's Development Squad physiotherapist.[13] Forino-Joseph made his senior debut with a start in a 3–1 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Aston Villa U21 on 31 August 2021.[14] His second appearance came with a start in a FA Cup first round match versus Hartlepool United on 6 November and he scored the first senior goal for the club in the 2–2 draw.[14]
In April 2024, Forino was allegedly racially abused by Blackpool fans.[15]
He was offered a new contract by Wycombe at the end of the 2023–24 season.[16]
Bolton Wanderers
On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Forino-Joseph would join EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract set to be activated on 1 July 2024.[17][18]
In September 2024 he suffered a hamstring injury.[19] He underwent surgery in October, and was expected to be out for 3 to 4 months.[20]
On 1 April 2025, he scored his first goal for Bolton in their local derby with Wigan Athletic at the Brick Community Stadium. The goal in the latter stages of the game handed Wanderers a 1-0 victory and was their first win over Wigan in ten years. Forino-Joseph later dedicated his goal to the Bolton fans.[21]
International career
Forino-Joseph was eligible for England, Italy and Saint Lucia, and in December 2022, pledged his international allegiance to Saint Lucia.[22] He received his first call-up to the Saint Lucia national team in November 2023.[23]
Personal life
In 2021, Forino-Joseph gave up a place at university in order to become a professional footballer.[13] He is of Saint Lucian and Italian descent.[24]
Career statistics
- As of match played 12 April 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Wingate & Finchley | 2019–20[7] | Isthmian League Premier Division | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ― | 4[a] | 0 | 20 | 1 | |
| Loughborough University | 2020–21[9] | United Counties League Premier Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | 3[b] | 1 | 9 | 1 | |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2021–22[14] | League One | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| 2022–23[25] | League One | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2023–24[26] | League One | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5[c] | 1 | 38 | 2 | |
| Total | 75 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 90 | 8 | ||
| Bolton Wanderers | 2024–25[27] | League One | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Career total | 110 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 135 | 11 | ||
- 2 appearances in the FA Trophy and 2 appearances in the Middlesex Senior Cup.
- Appearances in the FA Vase.
- Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
Honours
Wycombe Wanderers
- EFL Trophy runner-up: 2023–24[28]
Individual
- Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Month: December 2021[29]
References
External links
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