Kenny Ximenes (born 4 April 2005) is a Timorese footballer currently playing for NIFL Premiership club Dungannon Swifts.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenny Mercelino Ximenes | ||
| Date of birth | 4 April 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Timor-Leste | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dungannon Swifts | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2023 | Dungannon Swifts | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Dungannon Swifts | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:39, 25 September 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Ximenes was born in Timor-Leste and moved to Dungannon, Northern Ireland at age eight. He began his career with local club Dungannon Swifts. He went on to have trials at Rangers, Birmingham City, and Derby County.[2] Ximenes played for Dungannon's reserve squad in the Development League and by 2022 was expected to make the jump to the first team soon.[3] Also in 2022, he led Dungannon U18 to its first-ever Harry Cavan Cup title with a win over Glenavon. Ximenes scored in the match and was named MVP following the victory.[4][5]
In 2023, Ximenes signed his first professional contract with Dungannon Swifts. He was also a member of the Integrated College Dungannon football club that went on to win Danske Bank Schools’ Cup that year while attending the school as part of the NIFL Scholarship Programme.[6] Ximenes went on to make his senior debut for the club on 29 April 2023 in a 2–1 victory over Newry City.[1]
International career
In 2019 Ximenes was part of the Northern Ireland national under-16 team setup,[7] including for the annual Victory Shield.[8]
References
External links
- Kenny Ximenes at Soccerway
- NIFL profile