Personal information | |||
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Full name | Kiban Rai | ||
Date of birth | 28 May 2005 | ||
Place of birth | Brecon, Wales | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
Number | 18 | ||
Youth career | |||
2021– | Newport County | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Newport County | 16 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:03, 13 April 2024 (UTC) |
Kiban Rai (born 28 May 2005) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL League Two club Newport County.
Rai joined the youth academy of Newport County at Under 15 level. [1] He made his senior debut for Newport in the 3–1 EFL League Two away defeat to Salford City at Moor Lane on 5 March 2023 as a second-half substitute for Nathan Moriah-Welsh. [2] [3] In June 2023 Rai signed his first professional contract with Newport County [4] On 29 August 2023 Rai scored his first goal for Newport, the 96th minute equaliser in the EFL Cup 1-1 draw against Brentford of the Premier League, which Brentford won on penalties. [5]
Rai was born in Brecon, Wales, and he also qualifies to represent Nepal through his parents. [6] [7] His father was a British Army Gurkha and in 2023 Kiban Rai became the first player of Nepalese descent to sign a professional contract in the Premier League or EFL when he joined Newport County. [8]
Rai operates as a striker or attacking midfielder. [9] He is known for his creativity and technical ability. [1]
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