*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 August 2024 15:46(UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:37, 10 September 2024 (UTC)
A central midfield player, Nyoni was in the youth system at Leicester City. He played for their under-18 side at the age of 15 years-old and scored twice in 13 appearances in the Under-18 Premier League during the 2022–23 season.[3] He signed for Liverpool in September 2023. The two clubs reportedly could not agree on a fee which had to be set by a tribunal.[4] In September 2023, he scored the winner for Liverpool under-18s against Everton under-18s.[5][6]
In October 2023, it was reported that after impressing for the Liverpool youth sides he had begun training with the first team under Jürgen Klopp.[7] In November 2023, he made his debut for the Liverpool under-21 side in Premier League 2.[8][9]
He made his Liverpool U-21 debut in the EFL Trophy, away at Barrow on 7 November 2023.[10] He was included in a Premier League match day squad for the first time on 12 November 2023, as an unused substitute in a 3–0 home win over Brentford.[11] On 28 February 2024, Trey made his first team debut as a substitute for Harvey Elliott, in the FA Cup tie against Southampton, helping Liverpool to a 3–0 victory.[12] He became the youngest player ever to feature in the competition for his club, aged 16 years 243 days.[13]
International career
Nyoni is eligible to play for England, the country of his birth, or Zimbabwe through his parents.[14] Nyoni scored and assisted a goal on his debut for England U16 in August 2022, a 3–2 victory over Italy U16.[15] Nyoni was called up to the England U17 team in October 2023.[16]
Nyoni has been described as a No. 8 with good balance, capable of playing with both feet and having the ability to beat his marker on either side.[18]
At an early age, he has drawn comparisons to a young Paul Pogba due to his 'similar confidence and composure', 'tall, slender' build, and 'skillful, intelligent' ability.[19]
Personal life
Nyoni was born in England, to parents from Zimbabwe.[20]
Career statistics
As of match played 28 February 2024
Appearances and goal by club, season and competition