Kai Corbett
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 Corbett in July 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kai Michael James Corbett[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 8 October 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Eastbourne Borough | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Barcelona | |||
| Chelsea | |||
| Southampton | |||
| Arsenal | |||
| Reading | |||
| 2014–2021 | West Ham United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Peterborough United | 1 | (0) |
| 2024 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | 5 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | Aldershot Town | 34 | (1) |
| 2025 | Chelmsford City | 11 | (1) |
| 2025– | Eastbourne Borough | 30 | (6) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:39, 25 April 2026 (UTC) | |||
Kai Michael James Corbett (born 8 October 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer, born to English parents, who plays as a winger for National League South club Eastbourne Borough.
Peterborough United
Corbett was born in Barcelona, Spain to English parents, before moving to England as a child. Prior to moving to England, Corbett was in the youth academy at Barcelona. Corbett joined Arsenal at under-9 level, after playing for Chelsea and Southampton. Corbett later represented Reading before signing for West Ham United in 2014. In early 2020, Corbett had a trial at Manchester United, scoring in a 1–0 win against Blackburn Rovers' under-18's, however Corbett did not gain a contract at Manchester United due to a dispute in his compensation fee.[2][3]
Following trials with Wolverhampton Wanderers and former club Southampton at the start the 2021–22 Premier League 2 season, Corbett signed for EFL Championship club Peterborough United on 15 November 2021.[4] On 27 November 2021, Corbett made his debut for Peterborough, starting in a 0–0 draw against Barnsley.[5]
In March 2024, Corbett joined National League North side Scunthorpe United on loan, until the end of the 2023–24 season.[6]
On 12 May 2024, Peterborough announced the player had been transfer-listed.[7]
Aldershot Town
On 4 July 2024, Corbett signed for National League side Aldershot Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a one-year deal.[8] He departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season.[9]
Chelmsford City
On 11 July 2025, Corbett agreed to join National League South club Chelmsford City, following his release from Aldershot.[10]
Eastbourne Borough
On 31 October 2025, Corbett joined fellow National League South side Eastbourne Borough, reuniting with former Aldershot Town manager Tommy Widdrington.[11]
