Nestory Irankunda
Club: Sporting CP, Portugal Born: Kigoma
- 21 Caps
- 7 Goals
- 20 Years old
- 2024 Debut
- 643 Cap number
Bio
Nestory Irankunda is one of Australian football’s most exciting attacking talents, combining explosive pace, power and an ability to produce spectacular moments.
After bursting onto the scene with Adelaide United as a teenager, Irankunda earned a move to European giants Bayern Munich before continuing his development in England with Watford.
He made his CommBank Socceroos debut in June 2024 and scored his first international goal against Palestine just days later, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in Socceroos history.
Irankunda made an immediate impact at his first major tournament, scoring in Australia’s opening 2-0 victory over Türkiye at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. In doing so, he became the youngest Socceroo to score at a World Cup and went on to feature in all four matches as Australia reached the Round of 32.
His performances preceded another major career move, joining Portuguese giants Sporting CP following the tournament.
Profile
- Date of birth
- 9th February 2006
- Place of birth
- Kigoma
- Height
- 175cm
- Current club
- Sporting CP, Portugal
- Junior club
- Adelaide Croatia Raiders (Football SA)
Milestones
- Senior debut
- 06/06/24 against Bangladesh
- Major tournaments
- FIFA World Cup 2026
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