Tennai Rosharne Watson (born 4 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back. He is currently a free agent.
Career Reading Watson joined the academy of Reading at a young age, and progressed through the ranks to eventually sign professional terms with the club in May 2016. He made his first team debut on 6 August 2016, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for the injured Jordan Obita.
On 1 February 2018, Watson signed a contract extension with Reading until the summer 2021, and was later sent out on loan for the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons to League One clubs AFC Wimbledon and Coventry City. However, at the end of the 2020–21 season, he was one of four Reading players released by the club.
Milton Keynes Dons On 28 July 2021, Watson signed for the League One club Milton Keynes Dons after a successful trial period, having been recommended to the club by his former Reading teammate, Zak Jules. He made his league debut for the club on 7 August 2021, in a 3–3 draw away to Bolton Wanderers. On 8 December 2021, Watson scored his first career professional goal in a 1–1 draw at home to Plymouth Argyle. Despite the offer of a new contract, Watson was one of several players to part ways with the club following their relegation to EFL League Two at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.
Charlton Athletic
On 1 September 2023, Watson signed for League One club Charlton Athletic on a two-year contract.
On 30 May 2025, it was confirmed Watson would leave the club following the conclusion of his contract.
Barnsley On 8 August 2025, Watson signed a one-year deal at Barnsley.
On 17 May 2026, it was announced that Watson would leave the club following the conclusion of his contract.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsReading2016–17Championship300040—702017–18Championship000000—002018–19Championship000000—002019–20Championship000000—002020–21Championship100010—20Total4000500090AFC Wimbledon (loan)2018–19League One24020101Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy0280Coventry City (loan)2019–20League One3000004070Milton Keynes Dons2021–22League One28210106Five appearances in EFL Trophy, one appearance in 2021–22 EFL League One play-offs03622022–23League One300202000340Total582303060702Charlton Athletic2023–24League One3413000304012024–25League One16000104One appearance in the EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League One play-offs0210Total501301070611Barnsley2025–26League One361302030441Career total17541101202102194
Honours Charlton Athletic EFL League One play-offs: 2025
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