Wilson began his career in Middlesbrough’s youth system before playing for ACS Poli Timișoara in Liga I, (the Romanian top division).  He then appeared for Darlington 1883 and Blyth Spartans in non-league football and for United Soccer League team Sacramento Republic.

He joined National League North club Darlington in February 2019 on a short-term deal, and made 11 appearances before a ruptured achilles tendon brought an end to his season.

During the 2021–22 season, Kneeshaw featured for Northern Football Alliance side Newcastle Independent (scoring 23 goals in 24 games) as they won the Division One league title.