Niko Mario Patrick Kirwan (born 4 September 1995) is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Potenza and the New Zealand national team.
Club career Team Wellington Kirwan signed to play for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship for the 2016–2017 season.
Mestre On 28 July 2017, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with Mestre, who play in Serie C.
Reggina On 8 July 2018, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with an option for a further two with Reggina, who play in Serie C.
Reggiana On 16 August 2019, he signed a two-year contract with Reggiana.
Padova Kirwan signed with Serie C side Padova in 2021.
Trapani On 3 July 2025, Kirwan moved to Trapani, also in Serie C.
International career On 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.
He made his international debut with New Zealand in a 2–1 friendly win over Curaçao on 9 October 2021. He scored his first international goal three days later, a late winner against Bahrain.
Career statistics Club ClubSeasonLeagueCoppa ItaliaContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsTeam Wellington2016–17Premiership161—7020251Mestre2017–18Serie C220——00220Reggina 19142018–19Serie C34120—40381Reggiana 19192019–20Serie C230——102402020–21Serie B23000——240Total460000010470Padova2021–22Serie C30410—1014152022–232010—10402023–24311——713822024–2532110—40371Total95630002221208Trapani 19052025–26Serie C211——20231Potenza2025–26Serie C91——501412026–272110—0031Total112100050172Career total24511607036229113
International
+ List of international goals scored by Niko Kirwan No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 12 October 2021 Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain 1–0 1–0 Friendly
Personal life Kirwan is the son of New Zealand All Black Sir John Kirwan. He lived in Italy for 10 years which is where he got his love of football from and learnt Italian. He is of Italian descent through his mother Fiorella. He also holds Italian citizenship.
Honours Club Team Wellington New Zealand Football Championship Premiers: 2016–17 OFC Champions League Runner Up: 2017
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