Niko Kirwan


Niko Mario Patrick Kirwan is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian club Trapani and the New Zealand national team.

Club career

Team Wellington

Kirwan signed to play for Team Wellington in the New Zealand Football Championship for the 2016–2017 season.

Mestre

On the 28 July 2017, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with Mestre who play in the Italian Serie C.

Reggina

On 8 July 2018, Kirwan signed a one-year deal with an option for another two with Reggina who play in the Italian Serie C.

Reggiana

On 16 August 2019, he signed a 2-year contract with Reggiana.

Padova

Kirwan signed with Serie C side Padova in 2021.

Trapani

On 3 July 2025, Kirwan moved to Trapani, also in Serie C.

International career

On 15 March 2018, Kirwan was called up for the New Zealand national football team as part of its 24-man squad for their friendly against Canada.
He made his international debut with New Zealand in a 2–1 friendly win over Curaçao on 9 October 2021. He scored his first international goal three days later, a late winner against Bahrain.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.12 October 2021Bahrain National Stadium, Riffa, Bahrain1–01–0Friendly

Personal life

Kirwan is the son of New Zealand All Black Sir John Kirwan. He lived in Italy for 10 years which is where he got his love of football from and learnt Italian. He is of Italian descent through his mother Fiorella. He also holds Italian citizenship.

Honours

Club

;Team Wellington