Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/2006 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Kigoma, Tanzania |
Latest News about Nestory Irankunda
01/06/2026
Nestory Irankunda became the youngest player to score for Australia in a FIFA World Cup match during the tournament in Vancouver. He netted the goal in Australia's 2-0 victory against Turkey, marking a historic milestone for the 20-year-old forward and cementing his status as a key figure in the Socceroos' World Cup campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nestory Irankunda |
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| Nickname | Nestor |
| Position | Winger / Forward |
| Current Club | Watford F.C. |
| League | EFL Championship |
| International Team | Australia |
| International Caps | 5 |
| International Goals | 1 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
Personal Life
| Background | Born to Burundese parents who fled war to Tanzania; later arrived in Australia as refugees. |
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| Citizenship | Australian |
Family
| Parents | Mr. Gideon Irankunda (Father), Dafroza Irankunda (Mother) |
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| Siblings | Third of seven children |
Career
| Early Career | Played for Australian youth clubs; joined Adelaide United in 2022. |
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| Honors | Participant in FIFA World Cup 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Tanzania to Burundese parents who were refugees. | |
| 2. Reached 50 A-League appearances on his 18th birthday (9 February 2024). | |
| 3. Moved to England via Germany and Switzerland before joining Watford. | |
| 4. Represents Australia internationally despite being born outside the country. | |
| 5. Scored Australia's goal in their 2-0 World Cup victory against Turkey in Vancouver |