Tennai Watson

Tennai Rosharne Watson (born 4 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for Charlton Athletic.

Tennai Watson
Personal information
Full name Tennai Rosharne Watson[1]
Date of birth (1997-03-04) 4 March 1997[2]
Place of birth Hillingdon, England
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Wing-back
Team information
Current team
 Charlton Athletic
Number 18
Youth career
0000–2015 Reading
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2021 Reading 4 (0)
2018–2019 → AFC Wimbledon (loan) 24 (0)
2019–2020 → Coventry City (loan) 3 (0)
2021–2023 Milton Keynes Dons 58 (2)
2023– Charlton Athletic 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:10, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Career

Reading

Watson joined the academy of Reading at a young age, and progressed through the ranks to eventually sign professional terms with the club in May 2016.[3] He made his first team debut on 6 August 2016, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for the injured Jordan Obita.[4]

On 1 February 2018, Watson signed a contract extension with Reading until the summer 2021,[5] and was later sent out on loan for the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons to League One clubs AFC Wimbledon and Coventry City.[6] However, at the end of the 2020–21 season, he was one of four Reading players released by the club.[7]

Milton Keynes Dons

On 28 July 2021, Watson signed for the League One club Milton Keynes Dons after a successful trial period, having been recommended to the club by his former Reading teammate, Zak Jules.[8] He made his league debut for the club on 7 August 2021, in a 3–3 draw away to Bolton Wanderers.[9] On 8 December 2021, Watson scored his first career professional goal in a 1–1 draw at home to Plymouth Argyle.[10] Despite the offer of a new contract, Watson was one of several players to part ways with the club following their relegation to EFL League Two at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.[11]

Charlton Athletic

On 1 September 2023, Watson signed for League One club Charlton Athletic on a two-year contract.[12]

Career statistics
As of 21 October 2023
Club statistics
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading 2016–17[13] Championship 300040—70
2017–18[14] Championship 000000—00
2018–19[15] Championship 000000—00
2019–20[16] Championship 000000—00
2020–21[17] Championship 100010—20
Total 4000500090
AFC Wimbledon (loan) 2018–19[15] League One 24020101[lower-alpha 1]0280
Coventry City (loan) 2019–20[16] League One 3000004[lower-alpha 1]070
Milton Keynes Dons 2021–22[18] League One 28210106[lower-alpha 2]0362
2022–23[19] League One 300202000340
Total 582303060702
Charlton Athletic 2023–24[20] League One 5000001[lower-alpha 1]060
Career total 94230901201202
  1. Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. Five appearances in EFL Trophy, one appearance in 2021–22 EFL League One play-offs

References
  1. "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2016.
  2. "Tennai Watson". 11v11.com. AFS Enterprises. Retrieved 16 January 2016.
  3. "Tennai Watson pens two-year contract". Reading F.C. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  4. "Reading 1-0 Preston". Reading F.C. 6 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  5. "Watson puts pen to paper on a new long-term contract". Reading F.C. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  6. "Watson set for loan season as a Don". Reading F.C. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
  7. "CONTRACTS OFFERED, CLAUSES TRIGGERED, LOANS END AND BEST WISHES ISSUED FOR THOSE SET FOR PASTURES NEW…". Reading. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  8. "MK Dons sign Tennai Watson". Milton Keynes Dons. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  9. "Bolton Wanderers 3-3 Milton Keynes Dons". BBC Sport. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  10. "Milton Keynes Dons 1-1 Plymouth Argyle". BBC. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  11. "Retained list". Milton Keynes Dons. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  12. "DONE DEAL : TENNAI WATSON JOINS THE ADDICKS". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
  13. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  14. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  15. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  16. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  17. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  18. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
  19. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  20. "Games played by Tennai Watson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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