Josh Brownhill

Josh Brownhill

Midfielder for Al Shabab, Saudi Pro League

Josh Brownhill (b. 19 December 1995, Warrington) is a 29‑year‑old English central midfielder currently without a club following his contract expiry with Burnley on 30 June 2025. A product of Manchester United’s academy, Brownhill established himself at Preston, Barnsley, and Bristol City before joining Burnley in January 2020 for around £9 million.

Josh Brownhill

What we did

In the 2024–25 Championship season, Brownhill made 42 appearances, scoring 18 goals and adding six assists, a total of 24 goal involvements, averaging 0.62 per 90 minutes. He ended the campaign as Burnley’s top scorer, helping the side to win promotion with 100 points and a club-record 33-game unbeaten run.

Known for his late runs into the box, Brownill has shown a high goal conversion rate (0.47 goals/90, 100% penalty success) and excellent passing (82% completion, 1.27 key passes/90). Over his Burnley career, he made 211 appearances for the club, built a reputation for consistency, leadership, and tactical versatility.

As a midfield leader, Brownhill offers all-encompassing qualities: vision, delivery, scoring threat, and resilience, attributes that align with KPI’s standards for high-performance footballers. With his status now as a free agent, his blend of Championship-winning experience and frontline impact make him an asset for any team.

At KPI, our proudest moment of working with Josh includes supporting his physical preparation full-time whilst a free agent in the summer of 2025. This exciting period saw us support Josh in significantly improving his all round athleticism, including taking his max sprint speed to an all time high of 9.60 ms from his previous best of 9.40 ms. Closely after this, Josh gained a big move to Saudi Pro League club, Al-Shabab!

Proven impact, measurable gains.

+7%

max sprint speed

+16%

hip extension strength

+22%

lower-limb power

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I’ve made big strides, not just the obvious stuff where you need to rehab the injury,

but I feel like I’m coming back in a lot better shape in all aspects as a better athlete to be honest

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Beşiktaş J.K.

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KPI has helped me massively,

it’s attention to detail to help me be at my peak physically is elite, while also making every session enjoyable and educational

Caoimhin Kelleher

Liverpool FC and Republic of Ireland

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KPI for me has not only made me feel better physically but also mentally.

Going there every week makes me feel really confident in my play at my club on a diffrent level. I’ve gotten more flexible, stronger, faster and better with my feet since being at KPI i recommend people go there if there dedicated on getting better for themselves

Daniel Jebbison

AFC Bournemouth

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Worked with Tom and his team for a number of years now and every season the attention to detail seems to get better and better.

Always working to get me in the best possible shape for the season ahead and continue the work throughout the competitive season.

Tom Brewitt

Swindon Town FC

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If you want someone who is 100%

dedicated to improve your personal development as an athlete, he's the guy! No stone is left unturned.

Luke Garbutt

Salford City FC

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Really good.

The improvements you get in such a small time as long as you trust and stay consistent is great. I’m now on top of the stat boards which was never really a thing for me so really happy.

Ethan Laird

Birmingham City FC

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I’ve been working with Tom for almost 2 months now

and throughout this time already I am starting to see the rewards not only off the pitch in the gym but on the pitch in my every day training schedule at the club. His attention to detail is spot on and the time and effort he puts in with his clients couldn’t be better. I look forward to continuing this journey and continue progressing whilst working with Tom!

Matt Hudson

Oldham Athletic

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I really enjoyed working with Tom during the off season,

his knowledge is top class and he is always looking to improve which is a big reason why I worked with him. He was very specific with our work and after thorough examination came up with a great training programme on and off the pitch for me to get me in good shape for the new season and to help get rid of some minor injuries I’d been carrying from the last season. Highly recommend to anyone.

Conor Grant

Port Vale FC

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I work with Tom throughout & in the off season.

He has a deep understanding of how to get individuals to reach their highest levels of performance. I always come back in the the best shape possible!

Kevin Stewart

Ex Liverpool FC

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Very thorough and professional

gym sessions with engaging pitch work

Christian Oxlade Chamberlain

Kidderminster Harriers FC

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