Wilson Waweru
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 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) |
| 2023 | → Cobh 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]
| 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 | ||
- ^ Includes FAI Cup
- ^ Includes League of Ireland Cup
- ^ Appearances in the 2020 League of Ireland First Division Promotion Playoffs
- ^ Appearances in the 2021 League of Ireland First Division Promotion Playoffs
- ^ Appearances in the 2022 League of Ireland First Division Promotion Playoffs
- ^ 3 appearances in the 2023 League of Ireland First Division Promotion Playoffs; 2 appearances, 2 goals in the Munster Senior Cup
- ^ Appearances in the Munster Senior Cup
References
- ^ "John Russell says new Sligo Rovers striker Wilson Waweru has the 'X-Factor'". Irish Independent. 18 December 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (March 30, 2024). "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya.
- ^ "Ireland-based Kenyan striker eyes Harambee Stars call up". Mozzart Sport. 10 September 2021.
- ^ a b Wilson Waweru at Soccerway
- ^ "Harambee Stars prospect switches clubs in Ireland". Mozzart Sport Kenya.
- ^ "Holders Cobh Ramblers heading to Waterford after Munster Senior Cup defeat of Leeside United". echo live. January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Harambee Stars prospect Wilson Waweru opens up on life playing in Irish top flight". Pulse Sports Kenya. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "Republic of Ireland - W. Waweru - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.