Wilson Waweru

Wilson Waweru
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-12-27) 27 December 2000
Place of birth Galway, Ireland
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Wealdstone
Number 19
Youth career
Mervue United
–2018 Galway United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 Galway United 81 (16)
2023 → Cobh Ramblers (loan) 30 (13)
2024–2025 Sligo Rovers 44 (9)
2026 Cobh Ramblers 20 (4)
2026– Wealdstone 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:02, 31 August 2026 (UTC)

Wilson Waweru (born 27 December 2000) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for National League club Wealdstone.

Early life

Waweru was born on 27 December 2000 in Galway, Ireland, where he also grew up.[1] He is of Kenyan descent through both of his parents.[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]

On 12 December 2025, Waweru signed for Cobh Ramblers on a permanent basis ahead of the 2026 League of Ireland First Division season.[5] On 17 January 2026, he made his first appearance since returning to the club, scoring twice in a 3–0 win over Leeside United in the Munster Senior Cup.[6]

On 14 August 2026, Waweru joined National League side Wealdstone following a successful trial period.[7]

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.[8]

Career statistics

As of match played on 22 August 2026[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Galway United 2018 LOI First Division 302000—50
2019 1520010—162
2020 10200112[c]1134
2021 24810—2[d]0278
2022 28410—1[e]0304
2023 00———00
Total 81164021409118
Cobh Ramblers (loan) 2023 LOI First Division 301310—5[f]23615
Sligo Rovers 2024 LOI Premier Division 28723——3010
2025 16220——182
Total 44943——4812
Cobh Ramblers 2026 LOI First Division 20400—2[g]3227
Wealdstone 2026–27 National League 2000—1[h]030
Career Total 17742932112620052

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 switches clubs in Ireland". Mozzart Sport Kenya.
  6. ↑ "Holders Cobh Ramblers heading to Waterford after Munster Senior Cup defeat of Leeside United". echo live. January 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Wealdstone sign striker Waweru on permanent deal". BBC Sport. 14 August 2026. Retrieved 19 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  9. ↑ "Republic of Ireland - W. Waweru - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
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