Kieran Ngwenya (born 25 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Rotherham United. Born in Scotland, he represented Malawi internationally before making his debut for the Trinidad and Tobago national team in 2026.
Club career
Aberdeen Born in Glasgow, Ngwenya moved to Edinburgh shortly after his fourth birthday and attended Stewart's Melville College. During his youth, he played for Tynecastle before joining the academy of Aberdeen.
Ngwenya made his professional debut for Aberdeen in a league victory over Ross County in December 2020, aged 18.
Loan spells In March 2021, Ngwenya joined Scottish League One club Cove Rangers on loan. He made seven appearances during his spell with the club.
In September 2021, he joined Kelty Hearts on loan. The move provided Ngwenya with his first prolonged spell of senior football. He made 27 appearances in all competitions, scoring once and providing four assists.
In July 2022, Ngwenya joined Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers on an initial six-month loan agreement. He made 30 appearances in all competitions during his time at Stark's Park.
Ngwenya returned to the Scottish Championship in August 2023, joining Partick Thistle on a season-long loan. He made 21 appearances in all competitions for the club.
Dunfermline Athletic On 27 June 2024, Ngwenya joined Dunfermline Athletic on a two-year contract following his departure from Aberdeen.
Ngwenya made 61 appearances in league and cup competitions during his two seasons at Dunfermline. His final season at the club included four goals in 15 regular-season Scottish Championship appearances, as well as appearances during Dunfermline's play-off and cup campaigns.
Ngwenya had a loyal supporters group who often attended games with a flag displaying Ngwenya on top of a Yemen flag (The colours of Dunfermline Athletic)
He left Dunfermline following the expiration of his contract in May 2026.
Rotherham United On 4 August 2026, Ngwenya signed for EFL League Two club Rotherham United on a two-year contract. The signing was announced as being subject to English Football League, Football Association and international clearance.
He became Rotherham's eighth signing of the summer and joined the club shortly after his former Dunfermline teammate Ewan Otoo.
International career Born in Scotland, Ngwenya is eligible to represent both Malawi and Trinidad and Tobago through his parents.
He made his senior international debut for Malawi in June 2021, starting a 2–0 friendly defeat against Tanzania. He also represented Malawi against Bangladesh.
Ngwenya was called up to the Trinidad and Tobago squad for a series of international fixtures in May 2026. He made his debut for Trinidad and Tobago against South Korea, playing the full match in a 5–0 defeat on 31 May 2026.
Ngwenya is a dual international, having represented two senior national teams.
Playing style Ngwenya is a versatile left-footed defender who can play as a central defender or left-back. During his career with Dunfermline, he was also used in more advanced roles on the left side of the pitch.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAberdeen2020–21Scottish Premiership20000000202021–22Scottish Premiership00000000002022–23Scottish Premiership00000000002023–24Scottish Premiership0000000000Total2000000020Cove Rangers (loan)2020–21Scottish League One7000000070Kelty Hearts (loan)2021–22Scottish League Two250200010280Raith Rovers (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship250300010290Partick Thistle (loan)2023–24Scottish Championship160101000180Dunfermline Athletic2024–25Scottish Championship2602040203402025–26154———154Total414204020494Rotherham United2026–27EFL League One0000000000Career total11648050401334
References
External links Kieran Ngwenya at the AFC Heritage Trust