FORMER Braintree Town goalkeeper Jacob Knightbridge has landed a dream move to Premier League giants Spurs.
The 22-year-old, who made two appearances for the Iron in the National League in the 2024/25 season on loan from Oxford United, has linked up with the North London club’s under-21 squad.
Knightbridge, who spent time on trial with National League side Southend United earlier this summer, has been at Oxford United for the past two years.
He joined them on a free transfer in the summer of 2024, following his exit from West Ham United.
Club Statement:
We are delighted to announce the signing of Jacob Knightbridge.
The goalkeeper links up with our Under-21 squad after spending the last two years at Oxford United.
A boyhood Spurs fan, Jacob came up through the ranks at West Ham United, rising to Under-21 level… pic.twitter.com/fNN5q9IeCA— Chris Cowlin (@ChrisCowlin) August 28, 2026
Knightbridge signed his first professional contract with the Hammers in May 2022 and played for their under-21s in a 1-0 win at Newport County, in the EFL Trophy.
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The boyhood Spurs fan was also on the bench for the Hammers in their Europa League last-16 second leg against SC Freiburg, along with both legs of their quarter-final clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Knightbridge left West Ham without making a senior appearance and during his time at Oxford, he spent short spells on loan at Braintree and AFC Totton.
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