Kian Best

Kian Andrew Best (born 27 August 2005) is an English footballer who plays for Preston North End in the EFL Championship.[1]

Kian Best
Personal information
Full name Kian Andrew Best
Date of birth (2005-08-27) 27 August 2005
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Preston North End
Number 33
Youth career
0000–2023 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
  1. "Kian Best". Soccerway. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. Seddon, Dave (17 June 2021). "Strong local flavour to Preston North End's new group of scholars". lep.co.uk. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. "Options Taken To Extend Trio Of Contracts". pnefc.net. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
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