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
Cobh Ramblers
Number 7
Youth career
–2018 Galway United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2023 Galway United 81 (16)
2023Cobh Ramblers (loan) 30 (13)
2024–2025 Sligo Rovers 44 (9)
2026– Cobh Ramblers 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:46, 15 February 2026 (UTC)

Wilson Waweru (born 27 December 2000) is an Irish footballer who plays as a forward for League of Ireland First Division club Cobh Ramblers.

Early life

Waweru was born on 12 December 2000 in Galway, Ireland. Born to Kenyan parents, he grew up in Galway, Ireland.[1] He is of Kenyan descent.[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]

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.[7]

Career statistics

As of match played on 13 February 2026[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup[a] League Cup[b] Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Galway United 2018 LOI First Division 3 0 2 0 0 0 5 0
2019 15 2 0 0 1 0 16 2
2020 10 2 0 0 1 1 2[c] 1 13 4
2021 24 8 1 0 2[d] 0 27 8
2022 29 4 1 0 0[e] 0 30 4
2023 0 0 0 0
Total 81 16 4 0 2 1 4 0 91 18
Cobh Ramblers (loan) 2023 LOI First Division 30 13 1 0 5[f] 2 36 15
Sligo Rovers 2024 LOI Premier Division 28 7 2 3 30 10
2025 16 2 2 0 18 2
Total 44 9 4 3 48 12
Cobh Ramblers 2026 LOI First Division 1 0 0 0 2[g] 3 3 3
Career Total 156 38 9 3 2 1 11 6 178 48

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. ^ a b 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. ^ "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Republic of Ireland - W. Waweru - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.