Joshua King (footballer, born 1992)
A pacy and powerful Norwegian forward whose career, forged at Manchester United's academy, has seen him become a consistent goal threat in the Premier League and for his national team.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Norwegian football player·Birthday: January 15·Millennials
Biography
Joshua King's story is one of resilience and seizing opportunity. Spotted as a teenager, he left Norway for the famed academy of Manchester United, facing the immense pressure that comes with such a pedigree. While first-team chances at Old Trafford were scarce, loan spells across England's lower divisions hardened him. His breakthrough arrived at AFC Bournemouth, where under Eddie Howe, his blend of raw speed, strength, and improving finishing made him a talismanic figure for several seasons, including a memorable 16-goal Premier League campaign. A regular for the Norwegian national team for over a decade, he has often been the attacking foil for superstar Erling Haaland. King's journey has since taken him across various clubs, from Everton to Turkey and now Saudi Arabia, always carrying the direct, physical threat that defines his game.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Joshua was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Joshua Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Joshua's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 16 goals in the 2016-17 Premier League season for AFC Bournemouth, a career-high in the competition.
- Earned over 60 caps for the Norway national team, forming a potent strike partnership with Erling Haaland.
- Won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Norway in 2013, scoring in the final.
- Made his professional debut for Manchester United in a League Cup match in 2009.
Did You Know?
He was born in Oslo to a Norwegian mother and a Gambian father.
He holds the record for most Premier League goals scored by a Norwegian player for a single club (48 for Bournemouth).
As a youth, he was a promising track athlete, specializing in the 100-meter sprint.
He scored a hat-trick for Norway in a 2021 World Cup qualifier against Gibraltar.
“I've always had that belief in myself. I knew if I got a run of games, I would score goals.”
