Jason Knight

Jason Paul Knight (born 13 February 2001) is an Irish footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Bristol City and for the Republic of Ireland national team. He previously played for Derby County.

Club Career Early Career Knight began his career at Cabinteely, playing for the club from age 4. He was signed by Derby County at age 16.

Derby County Knight made his first team debut on 5 August 2019 in a 2–1 win away at Huddersfield Town. On 22 January 2020 Knight signed a new contract with Derby running until June 2023 .

International Career Knight has represented his native Ireland at every level from under-15 right up to under-21 and made his debut for the senior team away to Finland on 14 October 2020. He made his full debut against Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League 18 November 2020.

Personal life His brother Kevin Knight is also a footballer, a former Leicester City youth and Republic of Ireland under-19 international. He currently plays in Ireland's second tier, the League of Ireland First Division for Cabinteely where he has spent most of his career, having previously played for Bray Wanderers, Shamrock Rovers B, Athlone Town and Longford Town.