| Joshua King Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 79 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 15, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Spouse | Magdalena Temre |
Joshua King is a Norwegian football player who began playing for Bournemouth in 2015 and the Norwegian national team in 2012. He has also represented clubs such as Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Hull City, Borussia Mönchengladbach, etc. He has more than 50k followers on Twitter and more than 200k followers on Instagram.
Born Name
Joshua Christian Kojo King
Nick Name
Josh
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Oslo, Eastern Norway, Norway
Residence
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Football Player
Family
- Father – Joshua King Sr. (Council Repairman, Reggae Impresario)
- Mother – May-Beth King
Position
Forward
Shirt Number
7 – Bournemouth
7 – Norwegian National Team
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Joshua has dated –
- Magdalena Temre – Joshua is married to marketing and brand manager Magdalena Temre. Their son Noah King was born on March 1, 2016.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (Black and White)
He has Gambian ancestry on his father’s side and is of Norwegian descent on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Multiple tattoos on his body including the faces of Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, Bob Marley, Rosa Parks, etc. on his back to honor his black heritage
Joshua King Favorite Things
- Football Stadium – St James’ Park in Newcastle
Source – ChronicleLive.co.uk
Joshua King Facts
- His father, also called Chuku, had saved money for 2 years in order to afford a flight ticket from the Gambia to Oslo to start a new life in Norway.
- Although he was born in Oslo, he moved to London in 2008 after being signed by Manchester United at the age of 16.
- In March 2017, he became the 6th Norwegian player to score a hat-trick during a Premier League match win between Bournemouth and West Ham (3-2). He was preceded by players Jan Åge Fjørtoft, Tore André Flo, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Steffen Iversen, and John Carew.
Featured Image by Joshua King / Instagram
