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Trey Nyoni

Trey Nyoni

English association football player (born 2007)

Trey Nyoni (born 30 June 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Liverpool.

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Club career

A central midfield player, Nyoni was in the youth system at Leicester City. He played for their under-18 side at the age of 15 years-old and scored twice in 13 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League during the 2022–23 season.[1] The two clubs reportedly could not agree on a fee which had to be set by a tribunal.[2] In September 2023, he scored the winner for Liverpool under-18s against Everton under-18s.[3][4]

In October 2023, it was reported that after impressing for the Liverpool youth sides he had begun training with the first team under Jürgen Klopp.[5] In November 2023, he made his debut for the Liverpool under-21 side in Premier League 2.[6][7]

He made his Liverpool U-21 debut in the EFL Trophy, away at Barrow on 7 November 2023.[8] He was included in a Premier League match day squad for the first time on 12 November 2023, as an unused substitute in a 3–0 home win over Brentford.[9] On 28 February 2024, Trey made his first team debut as a substitute for Harvey Elliott, in the FA Cup tie against Southampton, helping Liverpool to a 3–0 victory.[10] He became the youngest player ever to feature in the competition for his club, aged 16 years 243 days.[11]

International career

Nyoni is eligible to play for England, the country of his birth, or Zimbabwe through his parents.[12] Nyoni scored and assisted a goal on his debut for England U16 in August 2022, a 3–2 victory over Italy U16.[13] Nyoni was called up to the England U17 team in October 2023.[14]

On 22 March 2024, Nyoni made his England U18 debut during a 2-1 victory over Czech Republic in the U18 Super Cup at Pinatar Arena.[15]

Style of play

Nyoni has been described as a No. 8 with good balance, capable of playing with both feet and having the ability to beat his marker on either side.[16]

Personal life

Nyoni was born in England, to parents from Zimbabwe.[17]

Honours

England U18s

Career statistics

As of match played 28 February 2024
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  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Liverpool

References

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    Evans, Gregg (10 October 2023). "How Liverpool sign young players – and why this summer's recruits are so exciting". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. [2]
    Sadiq, Ansser (2 August 2023). "Liverpool and Leicester going to tribunal over Trey Nyoni". Tribal Football. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. [3]
    Gorst, Paul (24 September 2023). "Liverpool have signed their new young starlet after 16-year-old turns heads at the Academy". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  4. [4]
    Chigandiwa, Tafadzwa (27 September 2023). "Trey Nyoni shines; nets late winner for Liverpool Under-18's vs Everton". Nehandaradio. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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    Sadiq, Ansser (26 October 2023). "Trey Nyoni called into Liverpool squad – but cannot play!". Tribal Football. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
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    Doyle, Ian (5 November 2023). "Liverpool summer signing fast-tracked through club ranks as Academy buzz continues". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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    "Liverpool's Zimbo youngster Trey Nyoni makes debut for Under-21 side". Nehandaradio. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  8. [8]
    Doyle, Ian (7 November 2023). "Liverpool U21s player ratings as Mateusz Musialowski, Jay Spearing and 16-year-old impress vs Barrow". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  9. [9]
    "LIVERPOOL VS BRENTFORD 3-0". Soccerway. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Liverpool v Southampton". BBC Sport. 28 February 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
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    "Five talking points from Liverpool 3-0 Southampton". Liverpool F.C. 28 February 2024.
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    "Zim prospect Trey Nyoni trains with Liverpool senior team". Soccer24.co.zw. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  13. [13]
    Watach, Nestor (24 August 2023). "All you need to know about Trey Nyoni, Liverpool's new wonderkid". Planet Football.
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    "Zimbabwe inked Trey Nyoni named in the England's Under-17 squad". Bulawayo24.com. 10 October 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
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    Walker, Sam (20 March 2024). "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Czechia". England Football. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
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    Hunter, Andy (10 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
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    Mambo, Gerald (24 August 2023). "Who is Liverpool's signing, Trey Nyoni? Zambian and Zimbabwean fans speculate on his nationality". Bola News. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  18. [18]
    "Report: England MU18s 2-1 Netherlands". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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    "Games played by Trey Nyoni in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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    McNulty, Phil (25 February 2024). "Chelsea 0–1 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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