Trey Nyoni Biography | Background | Age | Career as a Footballer |
This is the biography of Trey Nyoni, an English footballer who is eligible to play for Zimbabwe through his parentage. Nyoni plays for Liverpool as a midfielder.
Also Read: Learnmore Jonasi Biography: Early Life | Education | Comedy Career | Personal Life
Background
Trey Nyoni was born in England but he is eligible to play for Zimbabwe because of his parents.
Full Name
Treymaurice Nyoni
Age
Trey Nyoni was born on 30 June 2007.
Club Career
Nyoni began his football journey in the youth system at Leicester City. At the age of 15, he showcased his talent by playing for their under-18 side, scoring twice in 13 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League during the 2022–23 season. The negotiation between the two clubs regarding a transfer fee ended up at a tribunal due to a reported failure to reach an agreement.
In September 2023, Nyoni marked his presence by scoring the decisive goal for Liverpool under-18s against Everton under-18s. Subsequently, his impressive performance in the youth teams earned him a place in the first-team training under the management of Jurgen Klopp.
By October 2023, news surfaced that Nyoni had caught the attention of the coaching staff and had started training with the Liverpool first team. In November 2023, he made his debut for the Liverpool under-21 side in Premier League 2.
Nyoni’s Liverpool U-21 debut in the EFL Trophy took place on November 7, 2023, away at Barrow. While he was included in a Premier League match-day squad for the first time on November 12, 2023, he remained an unused substitute in a 3-0 home win over Brentford.
Also Read: Tatenda Mavetera Biography & Profile| Age, Education, Qualifications, Studio 263, Husband, Minister
International Career
Nyoni has already represented England at Under-16 level and was part of the team that won the Montaigu Tournament. The prestigious tournament has hosted players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Thiery Henry, Andre Pirlo, Karim Benzema and Carlos Tévez among others.
Nyoni has the option to represent either England, his country of birth, or Zimbabwe through his parents.
He made his debut for England U16 in August 2022, contributing a goal and an assist in a 3–2 victory over Italy U16. In October 2023, he received a call-up to the England U17 team.
Style of Play
Described as a No. 8 with excellent balance, Nyoni possesses the ability to use both feet and is adept at beating his marker on either side.
