Kian Best
Kian Andrew Best (born 27 August 2005) is an English footballer who plays for Preston North End in the EFL Championship.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kian Andrew Best | ||
| Date of birth | 27 August 2005 | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Preston North End | ||
| Number | 33 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Preston North End | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023- | Preston North End | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:15 05 August 2023 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Best attended Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Fulwood in Lancashire.[2]
Career
In June 2021, Best agreed to two-year scholarship terms with Preston North End.[3] In April 2023, his contract was extended by an extra year by Preston.[4] Best made his league debut in the 23-24 league opener against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.[5]
Style of play
Left-footed and described as “versatile”, Best is capable of playing full-back or wing-back.[6] He has also played in Preston youth teams as a left-sided centre-back and in midfield.[7]
References
- "Kian Best". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Seddon, Dave (17 June 2021). "Strong local flavour to Preston North End's new group of scholars". lep.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Seddon, Dave (16 June 2021). "Preston North End take on 10 new scholars and agree professional deals already with two of them". lep.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Sandells, Tom (4 April 2023). "Preston North End starlets sent clear warning by manager Ryan Lowe as he promises departures". lep.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- Hodgson, George (7 August 2023). "Ryan Lowe outlines vital traits Preston North End duo have brought to the table". lancs.live. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- Hodgson, George (3 August 2023). "'Why not?' - Ryan Lowe hints Preston North End youngster could debut against Bristol City". Lancs.Live. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- "Options Taken To Extend Trio Of Contracts". pnefc.net. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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