Kyle Knoyle
Upright0.9
Birth date24 September 1996 (age 30)
Birth placeNewham, England
Height1.73 m
PositionRight-back
CurrentclubMansfield Town
Clubnumber2
Youthyears 12010–2015
Youthclubs 1West Ham United
Years 12015–2017
Clubs 1West Ham United
Caps 10
Goals 10
Years 22016
Clubs 2→ Dundee United (loan)
Caps 29
Goals 20
Years 32016
Clubs 3→ Wigan Athletic (loan)
Caps 31
Goals 30
Years 42017–2019
Clubs 4Swindon Town
Caps 460
Goals 40
Clubs 5Cambridge United
Caps 572
Goals 53
Years 52019–2021
Clubs 6Doncaster Rovers
Caps 670
Goals 62
Years 62021–2023
Clubs 7Stockport County
Caps 770
Goals 72
Years 72023–2025
Clubs 8Mansfield Town
Caps 819
Goals 80
Years 82025–
Nationalyears 12013–2015
Nationalteam 1England U18
Nationalcaps 13
Nationalgoals 10
Club-update21:48, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

Kyle Andy P. Knoyle[1] (born 24 September 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Mansfield Town.

Knoyle began his career with West Ham United, making his debut in 2015, and was loaned by them to both Dundee United and Wigan Athletic. He joined Swindon Town in 2017 and then Cambridge in 2019 before joining Doncaster in 2021. He has represented the England under-18 team.

Club career

West Ham United

Knoyle spent five years with the West Ham United Academy before signing a two-year professional contract in June 2015.[2] was first included in a West Ham matchday squad for their UEFA Europa League first qualifying round second leg fixture away to Lusitanos of Andorra on 9 July 2015, remaining an unused substitute in a 1–0 victory (4–0 aggregate).[3] With manager Slaven Bilić putting priority on the team's Premier League performance, he made an array of changes for their third qualifying round second leg away to FC Astra Giurgiu on 6 August, including giving Knoyle his debut as a starter.[4]

On 22 January 2016, Knoyle signed on loan for Dundee United until the end of the 2015–16 season.[5] He made his Tangerines debut on 27 February as an 82nd-minute substitute for Blair Spittal in a 3–0 win at Ross County in the Scottish Premiership.[6] His full debut came on 2 April in a 1–0 win at St Johnstone's McDiarmid Park.[7]

On 1 July 2016, Knoyle joined Championship side Wigan Athletic on a season-long loan.[8] In a pre-season training camp in Portugal, Knoyle suffered a dislocated and broken elbow in an accident, an injury which was expected to keep him out of the side for a lengthy period.[9]

Knoyle was released by West Ham at the end of the 2016–17 season.[10]

Swindon Town

Knoyle joined League Two club Swindon Town on 2 August 2017 on a free transfer.[11] At the end of the 2017–18 season, Swindon exercised an option to extend his contract.[12] He was offered a new contract by Swindon at the end of the 2018–19 season,[13] which he turned down.

Cambridge United

Knoyle signed a two-year contract with League Two club Cambridge United on 5 June 2019.[14] Following an impressive 2020–21 season, Knoyle was named in the 2020–21 EFL League Two Team of the Season at the league's annual awards ceremony.[15]

Doncaster Rovers

On 17 June 2021, Knoyle signed for Doncaster Rovers on a two-year contract.[16]

Stockport County

On 13 January 2023, Knoyle signed for Stockport County from Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.[17]

On 20 May 2025, the club announced he would be leaving in June when his contract expired.[18]

Mansfield Town

On 12 June 2025, Knoyle signed for Mansfield Town on a free transfer on a two-year contract.[19]

International career

Knoyle made three appearances for the England under-18 team between 2013 and 2015.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup[a]League cup[b]OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
West Ham United2015–16[20]Premier League0000001[c]010
Dundee United (loan)2015–16[20]Scottish Premiership902000—110
Wigan Athletic (loan)2016–17[21]Championship100000—10
Swindon Town2017–18[22]League Two18000003[d]0210
2018–19[23]League Two42020103[d]0480
Total600201060690
Cambridge United2019–20[24]League Two27120001[d]0301
2020–21[25]League Two44210203[d]0502
Total713302040803
Doncaster Rovers2021–22[26]League One45120203[d]0521
2022–23[27]League Two25110102[d]0291
Total702303050812
Stockport County2022–23[27]League Two23200003[e]0262
2023–24[28]League Two24030102[f]0300
2024–25[29]League One23010001[g]0250
Total702401060812
Mansfield Town2025–26[30]League One1902010—220
Career total2817140702203247
  1. ^ Includes FA Cup, Scottish Cup
  2. ^ Includes EFL Cup, Scottish League Cup
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  5. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL League Two play-offs
  6. ^ "EFT"
  7. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL League One play-offs

Honours

Stockport County

Individual

References

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  2. ^ "West Ham hand England Under-18 star Kyle Knoyle new deal". Talksport. 2 June 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Lusitanos 0-1 West Ham". BBC Sport. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Astra Giurgiu 2-1 West Ham". BBC Sport. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  5. ^ "Dundee United loan defender Kyle Knoyle from West Ham". BBC Sport. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
  6. ^ "Ross County 0-3 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  7. ^ "St Johnstone 0-1 Dundee United". BBC Sport. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Kyle Knoyle: West Ham defender joins Wigan Athletic on season-long loan". BBC Sport. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  9. ^ "Latics defender suffers freak injury KO". 12 July 2016. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  10. ^ "West Ham United issue Retain List | West Ham United"
  11. ^ "Kyle Knoyle: Swindon Town sign former West Ham United defender". BBC Sport. 2 August 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Luke Norris: Swindon Town extend striker's contract". BBC Sport. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
  13. ^ "Swindon Town release 10 players including Vigouroux & Dunne". BBC Sport. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2019.
  14. ^ "United Capture Right Back Kyle Knoyle on Two Year Deal"
  15. ^ "Football Manager EFL Team of the Season line-ups announced". EFL.com. 24 April 2022. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Doncaster sign right-back Knoyle". BBC Sport
  17. ^ "Stockport sign Doncaster defender Knoyle". BBC Sport. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  18. ^ "Kyle Knoyle: Stockport County release defender after the 2025-26 season". BBC Sport. 20 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
  19. ^ "www.mansfieldtown.net/news/2025/june/12/mansfield-town-complete-fourth-new-summer-signing----/". www.mansfieldtown.net. Retrieved 12 June 2025.
  20. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2015/2016". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  21. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2016/2017". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  22. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2017/2018". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  23. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2018/2019". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  24. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2019/2020". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
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  26. ^ "Games played by Kyle Knoyle in 2021/2022". www.soccerbase.com. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
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  31. ^ "Join us in League One next season". 7 May 2024.
  32. ^ The PFA: "PFA League Two Team of the Year"