Who is Nestory Irankunda? Australia's latest football sensation set to take Socceroos by storm


Nestory Irankunda (born 9 February 2006), or Nestor Irankunda, is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Adelaide United in the A-League. Born in Tanzania, he has represented Australia at youth level.

Irankunda played youth football in Adelaide playing for Adelaide Croatia Raiders at NPL level before moving to Adelaide United. He started his professional career when he signed a scholarship contract in September 2021, following his league debut in January 2022, becoming the sixth youngest debutant in A-League history. Additionally, he scored his first league goal the same year, becoming the second youngest goalscorer in the competition.

An Australian youth international, Irankunda was called up to the Australia national team but only made appearances on the bench. At youth level, he helped lead the Australia U17 squad to qualification for the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.

THE PROPHILE OF N. IRANKUNDA

First 

Nestory

Last name

Irankunda

Nationality

Australia

Date of birth

9 February 2006

Age

17

Country of birth

Australia

Position

Attacker

Adelaide United's Nestory Irankunda has played in the vast majority of their A-League Men matches in 2022/2023, making 22 appearances overall and playing 581 minutes. Every one of his appearances this season have come as a substitute.

Irankunda last made an appearance in a competition game on May 20, playing 28 minutes for Adelaide United versus Central Coast Mariners in a 2-0 loss. In total, the attacker has notched five A-League Men goals this term, and registered two assists. He has been booked eight times.

Irankunda last scored in the league in the 4-4 draw against Perth Glory on April 23, netting in the 99th minute. He opened his account for the campaign against Brisbane Roar on February 4, scoring during a 2-1 victory.

Last season for Adelaide United, Irankunda made 13 A-League Men appearances and scored three goals.

Teams

Australia Under 17 (01/10/2022 - ongoing)

A-Leagues All Stars (20/05/2022 - ongoing)

Adelaide United FC (23/09/2021 - ongoing)

Australia (23/03/2023 - 06/06/2023)

WATCH PERFOMANCE OF NESTORY IRANKUNDA


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