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.
 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 | 2 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Saint Lucia | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:57, 26 September 2024 (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
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]
International career
Forino-Joseph was eligible for England, Italy and Saint Lucia, and in December 2022, pledged his international allegiance to Saint Lucia.[21] He received his first call-up to the Saint Lucia national team in November 2023.[22]
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.[23]
Career statistics
- As of match played 25 September 2024
| 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[24] | League One | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 34 | 4 | |
| 2023–24[25] | 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[26] | League One | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 99 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 124 | 10 | ||
- 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[27]
Individual
- Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Month: December 2021[28]
References
External links
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