Niko Kirwan

Niko Mario Patrick Kirwan (born 4 September 1995) is a New Zealand–Italian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Reggiana.

Niko Kirwan
Personal information
Full name Niko Mario Patrick Kirwan
Date of birth (1995-09-04) 4 September 1995
Place of birth Auckland, New Zealand
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Reggiana
Number 26
Youth career
Auckland City
Waitakere United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Team Wellington 18 (1)
2017–2018 Mestre 21 (0)
2018–2019 Reggina 35 (1)
2019– Reggiana 24 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 September 2019

Club career

Team Wellington

Kirwan signed to play for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship for the 2016–2017 season.[1]

Mestre

On the 28 July 2017, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with Mestre who play in the Italian Serie C.[2]

Reggina

On 8 July 2018, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with an option for another two with Reggina who play in the Italian Serie C.[3]

Reggiana

On 16 August 2019, he signed a 2-year contract with Reggiana.[4]

International career

On the 15 March 2018, Kirwan was called up for the New Zealand national football team as part of its 24-man squad for their friendly against Canada.[5]

Personal life

Kirwan is the son of New Zealand All Black Sir John Kirwan.[2] He lived in Italy for 10 years which is where he got his love of football from and learnt Italian.[2] He also holds Italian citizenship.[6]

Honours

Club

References
  1. "All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan's son Niko set for shock All Whites call-up - report". Stuff.co.nz. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  2. "Football: Bumpy road to professional football for Niko Kirwan". NZ Herald. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  3. "Reggina, Niko Kirwan è un nuovo calciatore amaranto". Ottoetrenta. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2018.
  4. "NIKO KIRWAN È UN GIOCATORE DELLA REGGIO AUDACE F.C." (Press release) (in Italian). Reggiana. 16 August 2019.
  5. "John Kirwan's son Niko named in All Whites squad for Canada friendly in Spain". Newshub. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  6. Sport, Sky. "Il figlio di John Kirwan in prova al Mestre" (in Italian). Retrieved 24 March 2018.

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