KenyaThomas Deng: profile
Thomas Deng (born 20 March 1997 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a defender for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Deng started out at Western Eagles in 2013. He has played for 6 clubs in 2 countries since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Melbourne Victory FC (2015–2019): 71 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 184 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Deng has represented Australia (2018–present), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nairobi has produced 51 footballers in our database, including Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and McDonald Mariga.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2013–present (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Australia and Japan
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (5 in 184)
- Latest move
- Yokohama F. Marinos (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Barbra Banda, Francileudo Santos and Surprise Moriri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 |  Western Eagles |
15 | 2 | |
| 2014 | Green Gully SC |
National Premier Leagues Victoria | 13 | 0 |
| 2015–2019 | Melbourne Victory FC |
A-League Men | 71 | 2 |
| 2020–2021 |  Urawa Red Diamonds |
J1 League | 21 | 1 |
| 2022–2025 | Albirex Niigata |
J1 League | 64 | 0 |
| 2025– | Yokohama F. Marinos |
J1 League | – | – |
| Total | 184 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015– | Australia men's U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
| 2016–2021 | Australia U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| 2018– | Australia |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | Australia Olympic |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Thomas Deng?
Thomas Deng was born on 20 March 1997, which makes him 29 years old.
Where was Thomas Deng born?
Thomas Deng was born in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which national team does Thomas Deng play for?
Thomas Deng plays international football for Australia. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Thomas Deng played for?
Thomas Deng's recorded clubs are Western Eagles, Green Gully SC, Melbourne Victory FC, Urawa Red Diamonds, Albirex Niigata and Yokohama F. Marinos.
What team does Thomas Deng play for now?
According to the latest data, Thomas Deng plays for Yokohama F. Marinos.
How tall is Thomas Deng?
Thomas Deng is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Thomas Deng play?
Thomas Deng plays as a defender.
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