Zat Knight

Footballer and former defender

Zat Knight - Footballer and former defender
Born

May 2nd, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

England

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Played professional football as a defender primarily in the English Premier League. Began career at Charlton Athletic, making his league debut in 1998. Transferred to Fulham in 2002, where he accumulated over 100 appearances and contributed to the team's 2002 UEFA Intertoto Cup victory. Later played for clubs such as Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers before concluding a career spanning nearly two decades.

Winner of the 2002 UEFA Intertoto Cup with Fulham

Played for England at under-21 level

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