Scott Wara Explained

Scott Wara
Fullname:Semi Scott Wara
Birth Date:22 September 1999
Birth Place:Lautoka, Fiji
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Prescot Cables
Youthclubs1:Stoke City
Years1:2017–2020
Clubs1:Stoke City
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Leek Town (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Leek Town
Caps3:59
Goals3:3
Years4:2023
Clubs4:Finn Harps
Caps4:7
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Stalybridge Celtic
Caps5:15
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Prescot Cables
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Fiji U23
Nationalyears2:2018–
Nationalteam2:Fiji
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:27 April 2024
Ntupdate:19 June 2024

Semi Scott Wara (born 22 September 1999) is a Fijian footballer who plays as a defender for club Prescot Cables. He has represented the Fiji national team.

Early and personal life

Wara was born in Lautoka, Fiji and moved to Staffordshire, England at a young age.[1] His father served with the British Army.[2] His brother Billy is a rugby player; Scott also played rugby at school before switching to football.[2]

Club career

Wara began his career with Stoke City, playing for the U21 team in the EFL Trophy.[2] He moved on a one-month loan to Leek Town in December 2017,[3] making two league appearances.[4] [5] Wara was released by Stoke City in July 2020.[6]

Wara went on trial with Premier League club Newcastle United in November 2020, having previously been on trial at National League club Wrexham.[7] [8] He subsequently returned to Leek Town on a permanent basis in 2021, first appearing as an unused substitute against Trafford on 17 August,[9] before making his debut in the FA Cup win against Gresley Rovers four days later.[10]

On 22 June 2023, Wara was confirmed as a new signing by League of Ireland club Finn Harps on an 18 month contract.[11]

On 8 September 2023, Stalybridge Celtic announced that they had signed Wara from Finn Harps.[12]

In August 2024, Wara joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Prescot Cables.[13]

International career

Wara is eligible to represent either Fiji or England at international level.[1] He received his first call-up to the Fiji senior national team in March 2018.[14] He made his debut on 5 September 2018, in a 1–1 draw against the Solomon Islands, appearing as a half-time substitute for Narendra Rao.[15] In September 2019 he joined the Fiji under-23 team.[16]

Personal life

He appeared on the 2023 BBC documentary , about young footballers trying to gain a professional contract.[17]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City U232017–183030
2018–193030
Total6!060
Stoke City2018–19EFL Championship00000000
Leek Town (loan)2017–18NPL Division One South20000020
Leek Town2021–22[18] NPL Division One West241200030291
2022–23[19] NPL Division One West352100060422
Total593300090713
Finn Harps2023[20] League of Ireland First Division7010000080
Stalybridge Celtic2023–24[21] NPL Division One West1510030181
Career total83440001801054

International

National teamYearAppsGoals
Fiji201810
Fiji202440
Total50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fiji national coach visits Scott Wara to discuss international future. 8 January 2018. 29 March 2018. Oceania FC.
  2. Web site: How teenage defender went from throwing coconuts to rising star at Stoke. 7 October 2017. 9 September 2018. Peter Smith. Stoke Sentinel.
  3. Web site: Leek Town manager Neil Baker signs up Stoke City defender on loan. 22 December 2017. 29 March 2018. Jim Hannah. Stoke Sentinel.
  4. Web site: Boxing day derby is a Christmas cracker. 26 December 2017. 7 September 2018. Leek Town F.C..
  5. Web site: Chapman spot on to extend winning run. 30 December 2017. 7 September 2018. Leek Town F.C..
  6. Web site: Club announce retained list . Stoke City . 13 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Who is Newcastle United trialist Scott Wara?. Lee. Ryder. 6 November 2020. ChronicleLive.
  8. Web site: Ex-Stoke City youth Scott Wara lands trial at Newcastle United. Peter. Smith. 30 October 2020. StokeonTrentLive.
  9. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/teams/17802/match-centre/1-9407946/report Report: Leek Town 2-2 Trafford
  10. https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown/teams/17802/match-centre/2-11190054/report Report: Gresley Rovers 0-2 Leek Town
  11. Web site: Harps Bolster Backline with Double Swoop – Finn Harps FC.
  12. Web site: Scott Wara signs for Celtic.
  13. 1821124149542113525. NEW SIGNING We are thrilled to announce the signing of Fijian International defender, Scott Wara Wara, 24, began his career at @stokecity and has also represented @leektown and @StalyCelticFC as well as @FinnHarpsFC in the League of Ireland . Welcome, @scottwara!. PrescotCablesFC. Prescot Cables F.C.. 7 August 2024. 10 August 2024.
  14. Web site: Scott Wara of Stoke City called up to Fiji squad for the first time. 1 March 2018. 29 March 2018. Oceania FC.
  15. Web site: Solomons and Fiji draw even. 6 September 2018. 6 September 2018. OFC.
  16. Web site: Wara joins Fiji U23 side . Fiji Times . 5 September 2019 . 25 April 2023 . PressReader.
  17. Web site: Boot Dreams: Now or Never – meet the players, presenter Roman Kemp and head coach Gifton Noel-Williams. www.bbc.co.uk.
  18. Web site: Football Web Pages Leek Town Appearances Scott Wara . www.footballwebpages.co.uk . 8 October 2023.
  19. Web site: Football Web Pages Leek Town Appearances Scott Wara . www.footballwebpages.co.uk . 8 October 2023.
  20. Web site: Scott Wara . flashscore.co.uk . 12 September 2023.
  21. Web site: Stalybridge Celtic Player Profile Scott Wara . stalybridgeceltic.co.uk . 7 June 2024.