20 Facts About Anthony Knockaert

Anthony Patrick Knockaert was born on 20 November 1991 and is a French former professional footballer who played as a right winger.

At some point on progressing his youth career, Anthony Knockaert thought about considering quitting football after being told by the Lens' management that he was released because he was small at the time.

Anthony Knockaert then scored three more goals later in the season, scoring twice against Metz and st Clermont.

On 1 August 2012, Anthony Knockaert moved to Leicester City on a three-year contract.

Anthony Knockaert opted to take the penalty himself but it was saved by Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia who saved the follow-up, leading to the famous goal by Troy Deeney that sent Watford to Wembley.

Anthony Knockaert had scored the winning goal from a free-kick in a Friday night fixture the day before, at home to Sheffield Wednesday.

On 4 June 2015, it was announced that Anthony Knockaert had joined Standard Liege on a free transfer.

Anthony Knockaert was a key performer for Brighton in April 2016, scoring against Burnley, Fulham and twice against Queens Park Rangers, as the club pushed for automatic promotion.

Anthony Knockaert began the season well, scoring three goals for Brighton in their first five matches against Nottingham Forest, Rotherham United and Reading.

Anthony Knockaert began playing in advanced role behind Tomer Hemed up front.

On 3 March 2017, Anthony Knockaert signed a new four-year contract extension with the club, expiring in June 2021.

Anthony Knockaert finished the season with 15 goals in 45 appearances in the league and overall where Brighton were promoted to the Premier League.

Anthony Knockaert played in all three of Fulham's play off matches, coming on in the 81st minute as a substitute in the final where Fulham beat rivals Brentford after extra time to earn an immediate return to the Premier League.

On 16 October 2020, Anthony Knockaert joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on a loan until 7 January 2021 in where he was to play under former Brighton manager Chris Hughton.

On 10 September 2022, Anthony Knockaert joined Super League Greece club Volos on a season-long loan.

Anthony Knockaert joined French Ligue 2 club Valenciennes in September 2023 after Fulham confirmed that his contract was cancelled by mutual agreement.

On 11 July 2024, Anthony Knockaert announced his retirement from professional football, at age 32, through a post on his Instagram account, leaving a "special thanks" to his former club Brighton for the support he received from club and team-mates following the loss of his father.

Anthony Knockaert went on to make two more France under-21 appearances against Norway under-21 on 12 October 2012 and 16 October 2012.

In 2015, Anthony Knockaert was given a personal leave by the club after his father, Patrick, became ill.

Anthony Knockaert has 2 children, a boy Ilyan and a daughter Arla,.