Josh Wilson-Esbrand

Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand (born 26 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Manchester City.

Early life Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson-Esbrand was born on 26 December 2002 in Hackney, Greater London.

Club career In 2019, Wilson-Esbrand left West Ham United to join the academy of Manchester City. On 21 September 2021, he made his professional debut when he was named in the starting line up for Manchester City's EFL Cup tie against Wycombe Wanderers. He signed a five-year contract with Manchester City in February 2022.

On 10 January 2023, Wilson-Esbrand joined EFL Championship club Coventry City on a loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season. He was part of the Coventry side that reached the play-offs and was an unused substitute as Coventry were beaten 6–5 on penalties after extra time ended 1–1 at Wembley Stadium by Luton Town in the 2023 EFL Championship play-off final.

In July 2023, Wilson-Esbrand joined French Ligue 1 side Reims on loan for the 2023–24 season. After making nine appearances for Reims he was recalled and loaned out to Cardiff City for the remainder of the season. He made 11 appearances for the Bluebirds before his season was ended early due to injury.

On 22 January 2025, Wilson-Esbrand was loaned out to EFL Championship club Stoke City until the end of the 2024–25 season. On the same day, he made his debut for the club in a 3–1 away defeat against Portsmouth, providing the assist to Ben Wilmot for Stoke's only goal of the game. Wilson-Esbrand made seven appearances for Stoke, as they finished in 18th position, avoiding relegation on the final day of the season.

On 8 September 2025, Wilson-Esbrand joined Ekstraklasa club Radomiak Radom on a season-long loan.

International career In November 2019, Wilson-Esbrand represented the England national under-18 team. On 11 November 2021, he made his under-20 debut in a 2–0 defeat to Portugal in the 2021–22 Under 20 Elite League.

On 19 November 2023, Wilson-Esbrand made his England U21 debut as a substitute in the 3–0 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification victory away to Serbia.

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