Kye Rowles, born 24 June 1998, is an Australian footballer who serves his duties as a defender, primarily in the central position for Heart of Midlothian Football Club, affectionately referred to as Hearts. Rowles presents an imposing figure on the field, standing at 6 feet tall (1.85m) and weighing a robust 14 stone 2 pounds (90kg). The number 15 jersey is his chosen garb when taking to the field. Aside from his club duties, he has represented his homeland Australia at an international level.
As of today, his market value holds steady at around ยฃ1.00m according to Transfermarkt. His commitment to Hearts is assured at least till 31 May 2028, with his contract having a good 3 years and 7 months left to run.
Rowles' footballing journey began with the Australian Institute of Sport in the National Premier Leagues (NPL) Australia. He transferred to Brisbane Roar in Australia's A-League in July 2016. His debut season, 2016 - 2017, with Brisbane Roar saw him featured in two first-team league appearances.
In July 2017, Rowles transferred to Central Coast Mariners, also in the A-League. At the Mariners, Rowles got ample opportunities to showcase his talent. From 2017 to 2022, he made appearances in 114 league matches and printed his name on the score sheet twice.
In July 2022, a new chapter began in Rowles' career when he transferred from the Mariners to Hearts, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Since his arrival in Scotland, he has proven to be a reliable figure in the Heartsโ defence, featuring in 73 league matches and contributing with a goal in his inaugural season with his Scottish club.
Rowles featured prominently in Hearts' cup endeavours including the Scottish Cup 2023 - 2024 season with two starts and one substitute appearance. He also had game-time in the European field, having started twice in both the Europa League Qualifiers 2024 - 2025 and the Conference League the same year.
