Josh Kennet

Josh Kennet is an English footballer who has played for Oxford United, Maccabi Herzliya and London Lions.

born 1987Playing for Oxford UnitedPlaying for Maccabi HerzliyaMaccabiah Games silver medal

Born: 27 September 1987, London Borough of Camden
Occupation: association football player
Education: JFS

Josh Kennet was born in 1987 in London Borough of Camden

Joshua Simon Kennet was born on 27 September 1987 to a Jewish family in Camden, England. His father Eilon was born in Israel. He grew up in North London and has also become an Israeli citizen.

He attended Jewish Free School in Kingsbury. He represented London schools in football and athletics. His brother Ricky also plays for London Lions.

After time at Millwall and Tottenham Hotspur, he joined Oxford United on a youth contract and captained the youth side. He made his league debut for Oxford on 1 January 2007 against Exeter City, and later went on loan to Didcot Town.

In 2007 he signed a 3-year contract with Maccabi Herzliya in Israel. He played for the United Kingdom at the 2013 and 2017 Maccabiah Games, winning a silver medal in 2017. He now plays for London Lions.