Kanayo Megwa

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Kanayo Megwa
Personal information
Full name Kanayochukwu Megwa
Date of birth (2004-03-05) 5 March 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Right Back
Team information
Current team
 Partick Thistle
Number 30
Youth career
Brooke House College Football Academy
2021–2022 Hibernian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023– Hibernian 4 (0)
2023 → Kelty Hearts (loan) 9 (0)
2023–2024 → Airdrieonians (loan) 13 (0)
2024 → Airdrieonians (loan) 16 (0)
2024– → Partick Thistle (loan) 13 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

Kanayochukwu Megwa (born 5 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Scottish Championship club Partick Thistle on loan from Hibernian. [1]

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Career

Hibernian

Born in London, Megwa spent time on trial with English Championship clubs including Watford and West Brom before signing with Scottish club Hibernian in the summer of 2021. [2] [3] He signed a new contract with Hibernian in March 2023. [4]

Megwa joined Kelty Hearts of the Scottish League One on loan for the end of the 2022–23 season. [5] He made his league debut on 4 March 2023 for Kelty Hearts against Edinburgh. [6] [7]

On his return to Hibernian, Megwa trained with the first-team squad on their pre-season tour of Spain. [8] He made his Scottish Premiership debut on 12 August 2023, as a second-half substitute against Motherwell. [9]

Airdrieonians (loan)

In September 2023, he moved on loan to Scottish Championship club Airdrieonians. [10] The following month he made his league debut for Airdrie against Ayr United. [11] Hibs recalled Megwa from his loan at Airdrie in January 2024. [12] After making a few first team appearances for Hibs, he returned on loan to Airdrie a month later. [13]

Partick Thistle (loan)

Megwa joined Scottish Championship side Partick Thistle on a season long loan in September 2024. [14]

Style of play

A defender with the potential to be versatile, Megwa played for Hibernian in the UEFA Youth League at right-back, right-wingback, right-sided centre-back in a back four and left-sided and right-sided centre-back in a back three formation. [15]

Personal life

Megwa was born in London to Nigerian parents. [16]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 February 2024 [17]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Kelty Hearts (loan) 2022–23 Scottish League One 90000090
Hibernian 2023–24 Scottish Premiership 40001050
Airdrieonians (loan) 2023–24 Scottish Championship 1401000150
Career total2701010290

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    References

    1. ↑ Kanayo Megwa at Soccerway
    2. ↑ "Kanayo Megwa". Hibernianfc.co.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    3. ↑ Pilcher, Ross (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa targets new Hibs deal and first team spot after impressive start to life as a pro". FootballScotland. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    4. ↑ Galindo, Alan (1 March 2023). "Kanayo Megwa signs new Hibs deal as starlet makes loan transfer to Kelty Hearts". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    5. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (28 March 2023). "Kanayo Megwa eager to keep improving as Hibs kid raves about loan experience". Edinburgh News.
    6. ↑ "Kelty Hearts: John Potter 'delighted' with Kanayo Megwa". Dunfermelinepress.com. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    7. ↑ "KELTY HEARTS VS. EDINBURGH FC 1–2". Soccerway. 4 March 2023.
    8. ↑ "Johnson praise for Megwa and other Hibs youths". BBC Sport. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    9. ↑ "MOTHERWELL VS. HIBERNIAN 2–1". Soccerway. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
    10. ↑ "Megwa joins the Hibs loan contingent at Airdrie". BBC Sport. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
    11. ↑ McGilvray, Andy. "Hibs loanee's debut was a bright spot on a dull day for Airdrie, admits boss". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
    12. ↑ Greechan, John (18 January 2024). "Hibs kid earns loan recall – and has sights set on first team". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
    13. ↑ Banks, Ben (21 February 2024). "Hibs confirm loan transfer exit as SPFL club hail 'dynamic' star's arrival". Edinburgh Evening News. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
    14. ↑ https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/kanayo-megwa-arrives-on-loan-from-hibs/
    15. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (13 July 2023). "Why the rapid rise of Kanayo Megwa can help solve positional riddle for Hibs". Edinburugh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    16. ↑ McPartlin, Patrick (22 February 2022). "Kanayo Megwa shares Hibs first-team dream as defender speaks on moving to Scotland, Paul McGinn inspiration, and his football upbringing". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
    17. ↑ Kanayo Megwa at Soccerbase
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