Wilson Waweru

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Wilson Waweru
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-11-12) 12 November 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Galway, Ireland
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Sligo Rovers
Number 9
Youth career
–2018 Galway United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2023 Galway United 81 (16)
2023Cobh Ramblers (loan) 30 (13)
2024– Sligo Rovers 35 (8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:42, 26 June 2025 (UTC)

Wilson Waweru (born 27 December 2000) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for Sligo Rovers.

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Early life

Waweru was born on 12 December 2000 in Galway, Ireland. Born to Kenyan parents, he grew up in Galway, Ireland. [1] He is of Kenyan descent. [2]

Career

As a youth player, Waweru joined the youth academy of Galway United and was promoted to the club's senior team, debuting at the age of seventeen [3] and helping them achieve second place in the league. [4]

In 2023, he was loaned out to League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers, where he made thirty-three league appearances and scored thirteen goals and helped the club win the 2023 Munster Senior Cup. Ahead of the 2024 season, he signed for League of Ireland Premier Division side Sligo Rovers. On 24 February 2024, he debuted for the club during a 0–0 draw with Derry City in the league. [4]

Style of play

Waweru plays as a forward and is right-footed. Known for his speed and strength, he can also play as a winger. [5]

Career statistics

As of match played on 23 June 2025 [6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup [a] League Cup [b] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Galway United 2018 LOI First Division 30200050
2019 1520010162
2020 10200112 [c] 1134
2021 248102 [d] 0278
2022 294100 [e] 0304
2023 0000
Total81164021409118
Cobh Ramblers (loan) 2023 LOI First Division 3013105 [f] 23615
Sligo Rovers 2024 LOI Premier Division 287233010
2025 710071
Total358233711
Career Total1463773219316444

References

  1. "John Russell says new Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru has the 'X-Factor'". Irish Independent. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  2. Sports, Pulse (March 30, 2024). "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya.
  3. "Ireland-based Kenyan striker eyes Harambee Stars call up". Mozzart Sport. 10 September 2021.
  4. 1 2 Wilson Waweru at Soccerway
  5. "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  6. "Republic of Ireland - W. Waweru - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.