# Chris Forino-Joseph

Christian Kai John Forino-Joseph (born 26 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Bolton Wanderers. Born in England, he plays for the Saint Lucia national football team.
He is a product of the Brentford Academy and played his first senior football with non-League clubs Wingate & Finchley and Loughborough University.

## Club career
### Early years

A defender, Forino-Joseph began his youth career with spells in the Soccer Chance Academy, the Brentford Academy and Cheshunt U18. After a break from football to focus on education, he signed his first professional contract with the U23 team at League Two club Colchester United in July 2018. Forino-Joseph was released when his one-year contract expired and joined Isthmian League Premier Division club Wingate & Finchley in September 2019. He made 20 appearances and scored one goal during the COVID-19-affected 2019–20 season. Forino had a spell at United Counties League Premier Division club Loughborough University during the first half of the 2020–21 season, which was again abandoned early due to COVID-19.

### Wycombe Wanderers

After a trial period, Forino-Joseph signed a one-year contract with Championship club Wycombe Wanderers on 27 April 2021. Following the club's relegation to League One shortly after he arrived at Adams Park, he had a long spell out injured and undertook a lengthy course of conditioning with the club's Development Squad physiotherapist. Forino-Joseph made his senior debut with a start in a 3–1 EFL Trophy group stage defeat to Aston Villa U21 on 31 August 2021. His second appearance came with a start in a FA Cup first round match versus Hartlepool United on 6 November and he scored the first senior goal for the club in the 2–2 draw.
In April 2024, Forino was allegedly racially abused by Blackpool fans.
He was offered a new contract by Wycombe at the end of the 2023–24 season.

### Bolton Wanderers

On 14 June 2024, it was announced that Forino-Joseph would join EFL League One side Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract set to be activated on 1 July 2024.
In September 2024 he suffered a hamstring injury. He underwent surgery in October, and was expected to be out for 3 to 4 months.

## International career

Forino-Joseph was eligible for England, Italy and Saint Lucia, and in December 2022, pledged his international allegiance to Saint Lucia. He received his first call-up to the Saint Lucia national team in November 2023.

## Personal life

In 2021, Forino-Joseph gave up a place at university in order to become a professional footballer. He is of Saint Lucian and Italian descent.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 15 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Wingate & Finchley | 2019–20 | Isthmian League Premier Division | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ― | ― | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Loughborough University | 2020–21 | United Counties League Premier Division | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ― | ― | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2021–22 | League One | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2022–23 | League One | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 34 | 4 |
| Wycombe Wanderers | 2023–24 | League One | 30 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 38 | 2 |
| Wycombe Wanderers | Total | Total | 75 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 90 | 8 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2024–25 | League One | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 105 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 130 | 10 |
* ↑ 2 appearances in the FA Trophy and 2 appearances in the Middlesex Senior Cup.
* ↑ Appearances in the FA Vase.
* 1 2 3 Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.

## Honours

Wycombe Wanderers
* EFL Trophy runner-up: 2023–24
Individual
* Wycombe Wanderers Player of the Month: December 2021