Tete Yengi

Tete Yengi (born 28 November 2000) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays for Livingston as a forward. Yengi has previously played for Newcastle Jets, Ipswich Town, VPS, Northampton Town and KuPS.

Career

Newcastle Jets

After playing two seasons at a semi-pro level with Adelaide Comets in NPL SA, Yengi signed a scholarship deal with Australian top division side Newcastle Jets on 30 December 2020. He made a total of nine appearances in A-League during the 2020–21 season.

Ipswich Town and loans

In September 2021, Yengi moved to England and signed for League One club Ipswich Town on a one-year deal with the option for a further year, initially joining the team's Under 23 side.

VPS (loan)

In April 2022, Yengi joined Vaasan Palloseura (VPS) on loan for the 2022 season. During his time in Finland, Yengi scored seven goals and assisted a further eleven in Veikkausliiga, winning his club's Player of the Year award.

Northampton Town (loan)

On 31 January 2023, Yengi signed a new eighteen-month contract and subsequently joined League Two club Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season.

KuPS (loan)

On 16 July 2023, Yengi returned to Finland and signed a loan deal with Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) for the remainder of the 2023 season.

Livingston

On 1 January 2024, a Scottish Premiership club Livingston announced the signing of Yengi on a two-and-a-half year deal.

Personal life

Yengi is of South Sudanese and English descent. His older brother, Kusini, plays as a forward for Portsmouth.

Career statistics

As of 27 May 2024

References

External links

• Tete Yengi at Soccerway