1. Kye Francis Rowles was born on 24 June 1998 and is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Major League Soccer club DC United.
15 Facts About Kye Rowles
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Kye Rowles has represented Australia at under-17 level, including at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, under-23 level at the Tokyo Olympics and at senior level at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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In May 2016, Kye Rowles signed his first professional contract with Brisbane Roar on a two-year deal along with fellow young defender Connor O'Toole.
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Kye Rowles made his first competitive start for the Roar in a loss to Ulsan Hyundai in the AFC Champions League on 28 February 2017.
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Kye Rowles moved to Central Coast Mariners on a one-year contract in June 2017.
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Kye Rowles made his Mariners' A-League debut on 18 November 2017, following an injury to Josh Rose, in a loss to Adelaide United.
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Kye Rowles was jointly awarded the Mark Viduka Medal along with Jake Brimmer, becoming the first player to win the medal while playing for the losing team.
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Kye Rowles is the only person to consecutively win the Mariners Medal.
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On 9 June 2022, Kye Rowles joined Scottish Premiership side Heart of Midlothian for an undisclosed fee and signed a three-year deal.
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On 16 January 2023, following a successful World Cup with Australia, Kye Rowles signed a five-year contract extension to 2028.
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On 15 January 2025, Kye Rowles joined Major League Soccer outfit DC United for an undisclosed fee on a two-year deal, with an option of another year.
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Kye Rowles was selected in the Australian under-17 team for the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
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In November 2020, Kye Rowles was called up to the Australian under-23 team for friendly matches against A-League sides.
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In June 2021, Kye Rowles was called up to the team again for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Kye Rowles was called up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.