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Christian Kai John Forino-Joseph (born 26 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Lucia national football team.
He is a product of the Brentford Academy and played his first senior football with non-League clubs Wingate & Finchley and Loughborough University.




Club career






= Early years

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A defender, Forino-Joseph began his youth career with spells in the Soccer Chance Academy, the Brentford Academy and Cheshunt U18. After a break from football to focus on education, he signed his first professional contract with the U23 team at League Two club Colchester United in July 2018. Forino-Joseph was released when his one-year contract expired and joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Wingate & Finchley in September 2019. He made 20 appearances and scored one goal during the COVID-19-affected 2019–20 season. Forino had a spell at United Counties League Premier Division club Loughborough University during the first half of the 2020–21 season, which was again abandoned early due to COVID-19.




= Wycombe Wanderers

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After a trial period, Forino-Joseph signed a one-year contract with Championship club Wycombe Wanderers on 27 April 2021. Following the club's relegation to League One shortly after he arrived at Adams Park, he had a long spell out injured and undertook a lengthy course of conditioning with the club's Development Squad physiotherapist. Forino-Joseph made his senior debut with a start in a 3–1 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Aston Villa U21 on 31 August 2021. His second appearance came with a start in a FA Cup first round match versus Hartlepool United on 6 November and he scored the first senior goal for the club in the 2–2 draw.
In April 2024, Forino was allegedly racially abused by Blackpool fans.
He was offered a new contract by Wycombe at the end of the 2023–24 season.




= Bolton Wanderers

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On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Forino-Joseph would join EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract set to be activated on 1 July 2024.




International career


Forino-Joseph was eligible for England, Italy and Saint Lucia, and in December 2022, pledged his international allegiance to Saint Lucia. He received his first call-up to the Saint Lucia national team in November 2023.




Personal life


In 2021, Forino-Joseph gave up a place at university in order to become a professional footballer. He is of Saint Lucian and Italian descent.




Career statistics


As of match played 25 September 2024




Honours


Wycombe Wanderers

EFL Trophy runner-up: 2023–24
Individual

Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Month: December 2021




References






External links


Chris Forino-Joseph at wycombewanderers.co.uk

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• 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League B
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