Kusini Yengi

Kusini Yengi is a powerful forward who combines physical strength, athleticism and an eye for goal.

Born in Adelaide, Yengi developed through Fulham United and Adelaide Comets before joining Adelaide United’s youth system and progressing to the senior squad. After making his professional debut in 2020, he moved to Western Sydney Wanderers before taking his career overseas with Portsmouth in 2023.

Yengi enjoyed a significant breakthrough during his first season in England, scoring 13 goals as Portsmouth claimed the EFL League One title and secured promotion to the Championship. Following two seasons with the club, he joined Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen in 2025 before continuing his career in Japan through loan spells with Cerezo Osaka and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Yengi made his CommBank Socceroos debut against Bangladesh in November 2023 and featured at the AFC Asian Cup 2023™, his first major senior international tournament. He scored his maiden international goal against Lebanon in March 2024 and went on to produce several important performances during FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifying, including braces against Palestine and Bahrain.

A strong presence through the middle who can also threaten with his movement and pace, Yengi has established himself as a proven goalscoring option for the Socceroos.