Josh King is a 19-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Fulham and the England U21 national team.
King is enjoying a breakout season, his first full Premier League campaign, in which he has amassed 24 appearances, including 13 starts and over 1,000 minutes of football.
This Josh King scout report analyses his technical qualities in possession, his effectiveness out of possession, and his physical and psychological traits, including his footballing intelligence, one of his standout qualities.
Josh King Style Of Play
Josh King operates primarily as an attacking midfielder behind the striker.
He has also been deployed deeper as a central midfielder and occasionally as a centre-forward, demonstrating impressive versatility for this stage of his development.
His role is to receive on the half-turn and progress play, usually to the wide players.
King excels in the second phase of build-up and combines well with teammates in close proximity.
Josh King In Possession
Josh King displays very good spatial awareness.
He finds pockets of space in the build-up phase where he effectively turns and progresses play.
He recognises pressure through effective scanning.
He anticipates contact well and rides challenges effectively.
His first touch is impressive, especially on the half-turn, setting up his next action well.
He keeps an open body shape when receiving in midfield, where he demonstrates impressive press-resistance, using his body positioning and shielding ability to retain possession.
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Josh King Scout Report At Fulham 2025/2026: Marco Silva's Breakout Midfield Talent – Player Analysis 2
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Josh King Scout Report At Fulham 2025/2026: Marco Silva's Breakout Midfield Talent – Player Analysis 3
Figure 1: Josh King receiving on the half-turn
Josh King is a strong ball carrier who drives effectively with the ball into the final third.
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