Nestory Irankunda

Nestory Irankunda

Australia AustraliaathleteMaleb. 20055.8Global Dominance: 0.08%

Nestory Irankunda is a highly regarded young football talent from Australia known for his skillful play and potential. He recently gained attention after being named the player of the month for February at Swiss club Grasshoppers, where he is on loan from Bayern Munich.

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Nestory Irankunda and his teammates celebrated after scoring in the Australia - Turkey match.

Mỹ đang là nhà vô địch World Cup phi chính thức
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-06-23
8.0

Nestory Irankunda is one of the most explosive footballers in the tournament.

Australia, un rival incómodo que exigirá la mejor versión de Paraguay - Mundial de Fútbol
ABC Color – leading Paraguayan newspaper, est. 1967·ParaguayParaguay· 2026-06-21
8.0

Nestory Irankunda's presence changed the atmosphere, and everyone in gold jerseys suddenly looked more confident.

Under the midday sun in Seattle, the Socceroos melted in a brutal letdown
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
7.0

A star player on Australia's World Cup team spoke out against referee Felix Zwayer after a 2-0 loss to the U.S.

Australia star, coaches blast referee after 2-0 World Cup loss to USA
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-20
5.0

Irankunda expressed his disappointment with his performance and the team's overall showing in the match against the USA.

Nestory Irankunda, Cristian Volpato call for more attacking intent following 2-0 defeat in Seattle
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
5.0

Gave the USA all kinds of trouble with his speed and happily created chances for teammates.

The best and the worst in 2-0 World Cup loss to USA
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
8.0

Nestory Irankunda was substituted into the game and had a cut-back pass.

Fifa World Cup: USA beat Australia to advance to knockout stages
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
5.0

Nestory Irankunda spoke of the cost of getting to where he did in football and how two of his brothers had to quit that sport because their family could not afford for them all to keep playing.

Australia prides itself on being sporting nation, so why have our kids stopped playing sport?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
6.0
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Kieren Perkins
Kieren Perkins

Nestory Irankunda scored for the Socceroos, who are playing in their sixth straight World Cup.

US back in action, Brazil look to rebound | Sports
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-06-19
7.0

Nestory Irankunda, 20, is one of the dynamic forwards that Socceroos fans have long dreamed about.

Inside Tony Popovic’s plan for Australia’s youngest team in years
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-01
8.0

Nestory Irankunda is a beacon of hope for the Socceroos and a target for opposing teams due to his rapid speed and aggressive playing style.

Socceroos star needs protection from opposition tactics, say teammates
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-10-13
8.0
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Alessandro Circati
Alessandro Circati

Nestory Irankunda secured his country's retention of the Soccer Ashes with a dizzying solo effort.

Socceroos v New Zealand LIVE updates: Irankunda, Toure star as Australia dominate in Auckland
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-09
9.0

Nestory Irankunda made a significant impact after coming on as a substitute for Australia.

All Whites v Socceroos live updates: Can Darren Bazeley‘s side bounce back to claim the Soccer Ashes?
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
6.0

Nestory Irankunda added some much-needed spark in the match against New Zealand.

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic wants patience from young players after New Zealand win
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-08
7.0

Irankunda is the clearest example: a Burundi-born teenager whose raw explosiveness and power has already marked him out as something special.

Are the Socceroos on the cusp of a new golden generation?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-05
9.0

Nestory Irankunda has started his season with Watford and has shown significant improvement.

Tony Popovic respects Nectarios Triantis’ decision to play for Greece
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-04
8.0

Nestory Irankunda expressed excitement about scoring an amazing goal for Watford.

Snoop Dogg at the AFL grand final? Those days should be long gone
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-30
9.0

Nestory Irankunda is mentioned as a player who hasn't featured much for the Socceroos.

Australia vs Uruguay friendly plans for November shuttered due to Oasis stadium tour
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-07-19
5.0

Nestory Irankunda is a promising young footballer who is currently on loan at Grasshoppers from Bayern Munich.

GC-Stürmer Irankunda empfiehlt sich für Bayern München
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-29
9.0

Nestory Irankunda is easily Australia’s best under-20s prospect and was recently crowned the player of the month for February at Swiss club Grasshoppers.

Young Socceroos’ Asian Cup triumph shows better days are on the horizon for Australian football
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-03-02
9.0