Eli Josef King (born 23 December 2002) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Morecambe, on loan from club Cardiff City. He also plays for the Wales under-21 national team.

Club career

He made his first-team debut on 23 October 2021 as a second half substitute in the 2–0 Championship defeat against Middlesbrough.

Eli King (footballer)

He moved on loan to Crewe Alexandra in August 2022, making his Crewe debut in a goalless draw at Bradford City on 27 August 2022. He returned to Cardiff in January 2023.

Eli King (footballer)

King joined Morecambe in July 2023 on loan for the 2023–24 season.

Eli King (footballer)

International career

After playing for Wales under-17s, King was selected for the Wales under-21 squad in November 2021. He was called up again in September 2022 for the Wales under-21s' friendly with Austria.

Career statistics

References

2002 births

Living people

Welsh men's footballers

Wales men's youth international footballers

Cardiff City F.C. players

Crewe Alexandra F.C. players

Morecambe F.C. players

English Football League players

Men's association football midfielders

Wales men's under-21 international footballers