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Dubliner makes impressive debut as he becomes seventh Irish player to play Serie A

Published 19:17 20 Sept 2025 BST

Updated 19:17 20 Sept 2025 BST

Colman Stanley
Dubliner makes impressive debut as he becomes seventh Irish player to play Serie A

Homesport

Good stuff!

Corrie Ndaba made his Serie A debut for Lecce, coming off the bench in their 2-1 loss away to Cagliari yesterday.

The Dubliner joined Kilmarnock last year, after a series of loans from his parent club, Ipswich, before moving to Italy during the summer.

The defender played his youth football with Cherry Orchard and won a cap for Jim Crawford's Ireland U18s side in 2016.

He becomes the seventh Rep. of Ireland player to play in Serie A after Paddy Sloan, Liam Brady, Robbie Keane, Festy Ebosele, James Abankwah, and Evan Ferguson.

His highlights from his 45 minutes show an assured debut, with 20/21 passes completed, and a 7.0 rating on FotMob.

"The way you welcomed me as one of your own means more than I can put into words.

"To the coaching staff, medical team, and everyone behind the scenes — thank you for your belief in me, your hard work, and for helping me grow both on and off the pitch.

"To my teammates — thank you for the shared moments, the laughs, and the unity we had every day. It’s been a privilege to be part of such a group.

"Kilmarnock will always have a place in my heart. I’m excited for the next chapter, but I’ll always be a supporter from afar and will be wishing the club nothing but success."

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