Sydney Cesc Jean Agina (born 31 August 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Tamworth on loan from club Stoke City. Born in England, he represents the Kenya national team.
Club career Agina joined the Stoke City academy at under-8 level, progressing through to sign scholarship forms in June 2023. He signed a two-year professional contract in the summer of 2025. Agina spent 2025–26 pre-season with the first-team and went out to their training camp in Spain. He made his Championship debut on 10 March 2026 against Ipswich Town, coming on as a substitute in the 70th minute in a 3–3 draw. On 7 July, Agina signed a new two-year contract with Stoke and joined National League side Forest Green Rovers on loan until January 2027. Following a change in manager at Forest Green, Agnia's loan was cut short and he moved on to Tamworth for a months loan.
International career Agina was called up by Benni McCarthy for the Kenya national team in May 2026.
Personal life Agina, was born in England to Kenyan parents.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsStoke City2025–26Championship500000—502026–27Championship000000—00Total5000000050Forest Green Rovers (loan)2026–27National League4000000040Tamworth (loan)2026–27National League0000000000Career total9000000090
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsKenya202610Total10
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