Kai Trewin
 Trewin with Australia in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kai Clifton Trewin[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Central defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York City FC | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Gungahlin United | |||
| 2018–2020 | Brisbane Roar | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | FFA CoE | 31 | (4) |
| 2018–2020 | Brisbane Roar NPL | 27 | (2) |
| 2020–2024 | Brisbane Roar | 105 | (1) |
| 2024–2026 | Melbourne City | 28 | (3) |
| 2026– | New York City FC | 12 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019–2020 | Australia U20 | 8 | (2) |
| 2022–2024 | Australia U23 | 7 | (0) |
| 2025– | Australia | 7 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 May 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 3 July 2026 | |||
Kai Clifton Trewin (/ˈtruːɪn/;[3] born 18 May 2001) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Major League Soccer club New York City FC and the Australia national team.[4]
Club career
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On 6 March 2020, Trewin made his professional debut for Brisbane Roar in a league match against Western Sydney Wanderers, replacing Scott McDonald in the 92nd minute as the Roar won 3–1.[5]
On 17 May 2024, it was announced that Trewin would join fellow A-League Men club Melbourne City on a permanent deal on 1 July, signing a three-year contract.[6]
On 28 January 2026, New York City FC announced that Trewin had been acquired from fellow City Football Group club Melbourne City FC for an undisclosed fee, signing a contract through the 2028–29 season, with an option for the 2029–30 season.[7][8]
International career
[edit]On 31 May 2026, Trewin was selected in Australia senior national team's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played on 10 February 2024[10]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brisbane Roar | 2019–20 | A-League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | A-League | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | A-League | 25 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | A-League | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 30 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | A-League | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | — | 29 | 1 | ||
| Total | 103 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 115 | 1 | ||
| Melbourne City FC | 2024-2025 | A-League | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 3 |
| 2025-2026 | A-League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Total | 37 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 47 | 3 | ||
| New York City FC | 2026 | MLS | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Career totals | 145 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 180 | 5 | ||
- ↑ Appearance in the 2019–20 A-League Final Series
- ↑ Appearance in the 2020–21 A-League Final Series
International career
[edit]Trewin has represented Australia at various youth levels.
Honours
[edit]Melbourne City
Brisbane Roar
Australia U20
Australia U17
- Individual
References
[edit]- ↑ "Squad List: FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia (AUS)" (PDF). FIFA. 3 June 2026. p. 3. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- ↑ "Kai Trewin". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPVybsPCeOn/?igsh=cTdjN2N5bWZ0ZGx1
- ↑ "Kai Trewin". 15 November 2017.
- ↑ "Roar fire in strong home win". 6 March 2020.
- ↑ "City signs A-League All Stars defender". Melbourne City. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ↑ "New York City FC signs defender Kai Trewin from Melbourne City FC". New York City FC. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ↑ "Trewin departs Melbourne City". Melbourne City FC. 28 January 2026. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
- ↑ "Popovic includes Volpato in Socceroos selection". 31 May 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
- ↑ Kai Trewin at Soccerway
- ↑ "MAS U18 v AUS U18" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. Retrieved 24 August 2021.
- ↑ "Match Summary - AFF Smart U16 Championship 2015" (PDF). 23 July 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ↑ "A-League All Stars Men lock in final 21-player squad to take on Newcastle United this Friday". A-League Men. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
External links
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- Kai Trewin at Soccerway
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