Jamie Mathieu Knight-Lebel (born December 24, 2004) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for Scottish Premiership club Motherwell, on loan from Bristol City and the Canada national team.
Early life Knight-Lebel was born in Montreal to a Canadian father and a Welsh mother, and moved with his family to Bristol, England when he was five years-old. He attended Fairfield High School, Bristol.
He began playing youth soccer at age five with Stapleton AFC. He later played with DRG Frenchay and the Southampton academy, before joining the Bristol City academy at age 14, progressing through various age groups up to the U23 level. He served as captain of City's U21 team in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons, and was nominated for the 2023 Championship Apprentice of the Season.
Club career In May 2022, Knight-Lebel signed a three-year professional contract with Bristol City. On October 28, 2023, he made his league debut away against Cardiff City. In March 2024, Knight-Lebel signed a new three-year contract at Bristol City.
On June 24, 2024, Knight-Lebel signed for EFL League Two club Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan. On August 13, he made his debut for his new club against Rotherham United in the EFL Cup. On December 29, 2024, he scored his first professional goal in Crewe's 1–1 draw at Milton Keynes Dons. On February 11, 2025, Knight-Lebel conceded a penalty and was red-carded in Crewe's 3–0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.
Knight-Lebel played regularly on season-long loan at EFL League Two side Swindon Town during 2025-26, making 35 appearances in all competitions and was named Swindon's Young Player of the Season. He signed a new three-year contract with Bristol City in April 2026.
Knight-Lebel joined Scottish Premiership club Motherwell on loan for the 2026–27 season and played for the club in the UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds.
International career In April 2022, Knight-Lebel was called up to the Canada U20 team for two friendlies against Costa Rica. In June 2022, he was named to the squad for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
In February 2024, Knight-Lebel was named in the Canada national soccer team provisional roster for the 2024 Copa América qualifying play-offs against Trinidad and Tobago. In October 2024, he was named to the official squad for the first time, for a friendly match against Panama. On November 19, 2024, he made his senior international debut in a CONCACAF Nations League match against Suriname.
Personal life In 2024, he was studying for a sports science diploma alongside his playing career. In addition to his native English, he can also speak French.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol City2023–24Championship20100000—302024–25Championship0000000000002025–26Championship00000000—00Total20100000—30Crewe Alexandra (loan)2024–25League Two33310100030383Swindon Town (loan)2025–26League Two30120000030351Motherwell (loan)2026–27Scottish Premiership400000100050Career total69440101060814
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsCanada202410202520202620Total50
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