Kiban Rai

Kiban Rai (born 28 May 2005) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Newport County.

Kiban Rai
Personal information
Full name Kiban Rai
Date of birth (2005-05-28) 28 May 2005
Place of birth Brecon, Wales
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Newport County
Number 48
Youth career
2021– Newport County
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Newport County 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:04, 8 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Rai joined the youth academy of Newport County at Under 15 level.[1] He made his senior debut for Newport in the 3-1 League Two away defeat to Salford City at Moor Lane on 5 March 2023 as a second-half substitute for Nathan Moriah-Welsh.[2][3] Rai was an unused substitute in the following two League Two matches, a 1-1 away draw against Grimsby Town[4] and a 1-1 home draw against Bradford City.[5] Rai made his second appearance for Newport in the 1-1 League Two home draw against Wimbledon on 14 March 2023.[6]

International career

Rai was born in Brecon, Wales and he also qualifies to represent Nepal through his parents.[7]

Style of play

Rai mainly operates as an attacking midfielder.[8] He is known for his creativity and technical ability.[1]

References
  1. "ACADEMY | Nine new scholars confirmed for 2021/22 season". www.newport-county.co.uk.
  2. "Salford come from behind to beat Newport" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  3. "Surprise visits and high standards – County's top duo aim to use academy talent". South Wales Argus.
  4. "Newport slump to home defeat by Grimsby" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  5. "Newport County 1-1 Bradford City" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  6. Rai second Newport appearance
  7. Rai debut interview
  8. "Newport County hope academy talent follows Kiban Rai lead". southwalesargus.co.uk.
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