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Josh Magennis
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Josh Magennis

Striker
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Biography

JOSH MAGENNIS - STRIKER
BORN: 15 AUGUST 1990
COUNTRY: NORTHERN IRELAND

Born in Bangor, County Down, Magennis began his career as an outfield player, playing up front as a striker, even representing County Down in the Milk Cup as a youngster. He then changed to playing between the sticks when he became a goalkeeper. He was a member of the Glentoran youth team before joining the youth team at Cardiff City.

On 31 October 2007, Cardiff met Liverpool in the Football League Cup but, with David Forde and on-loan goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel ineligible, Magennis took a spot on the bench for the match. The decision to include Magennis was controversial because he had been called up to the Northern Ireland under-19 team but was not allowed to join the squad by manager Dave Jones due to the need to keep the youngster at Cardiff.

In April 2008 he reverted to playing back as a striker, with Magennis signing his first professional contract in April 2009 for Cardiff City, the only academy student to be offered a professional deal that year. On 8 August 2009, Magennis made his professional debut when he came on as a late substitute on the opening day of the 2009–10 season in a 4–0 win over Scunthorpe United. In his fourth appearance for the club, Magennis scored his first professional goal during a 3–1 win
Magennis fell down the pecking order at Cardiff and he was allowed to join League Two side Grimsby Town on a one-month loan deal in October 2009.

Magennis made his first start for Cardiff in January 2010 but was forced off after just 35 minutes after suffering a fractured fibula. He made his comeback as a substitute on the last day of the regular season against Derby County. He was given a free transfer by Cardiff at the end of the season.

On 5 July 2010, Magennis signed a deal with Aberdeen. Having played as a goalkeeper and a striker Magennis then played in the right back position. He said about playing in this position: "I feel more comfortable because the game is in front of me and I'm able to dictate play with overlaps and what passes I'm picking. It's good for my football knowledge. I'm able to read the game better so it's a better position for me.". At the end of the 2011/12 season, Magennis signed a contract extension at Aberdeen, to run until the end of the 2012–13 season.

In the 2012–13 season, Magennis continued to play at right back and on 23 September 2012, Magennis scored his first goal of the season, Soon after scoring his first goal of the season, Manager Craig Brown began negotiating with Magennis to sign a new contract. Due to the club's injury crisis, Magennis said he was willing to play in any position if any players suffered an injury.
On 30 January 2014, it was announced that Magennis signed a loan deal with St Mirren until the end of season 2013–14.
Magennis signed a three-year contract with Kilmarnock in July 2014. Magennis went on to start every single league game of his first season scoring eight goals.

On 11 August 2016, Magennis joined League One side Charlton Athletic on a two-year deal. On 2 January 2017, Magennis bagged a hat-trick against Bristol Rovers, his first in English football.

On 30 July 2018, Magennis joined Bolton Wanderers for an undisclosed fee later revealed to be £200,000, this was Bolton's first cash signing in three and a half years.

On the international front, 8 October 2015, Magennis scored his first international goal in a 3–1 defeat of Greece at Windsor Park which ensured Northern Ireland's qualification for UEFA Euro 2016, the country's first appearance at an international tournament in 30 years.

On 8 August 2019, Magennis joined Hull City on a two-year deal.

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