Zachary George Onyego Vyner (born 14 May 1997) is an English-born Kenyan professional

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who plays as a defender for club

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Early life

Vyner attended Beechen Cliff School alongside fellow

academy graduate

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Career

On 20 February 2016, Vyner made his Championship debut for Bristol City in a 2–0 victory against Milton Keynes Dons. On 10 February 2018, Vyner scored his first senior goal for Plymouth Argyle in a 2–1 away victory against Shrewsbury Town On 2 July 2018, Vyner agreed a season-long loan with fellow Championship club Rotherham United. Vyner moved to Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen on loan in August 2019. He scored his first goal for Bristol City in a 2–0 win over

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on 16 January 2021. On 19 March 2023, Vyner was named captain for the first time in a 2-0 loss to

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. Speaking to Bristol City, Vyner stated that 'It was a massive honour for me to lead the team out and it was a great feeling for myself'.

International career

On 31st May 2024 it was revealed Vyner had been called up to represent Kenya at International Level

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Vyner, Zak 1997 births Living people People educated at Beechen Cliff School English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Bristol City F.C. players Accrington Stanley F.C. players Rotherham United F.C. players English Football League players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Aberdeen F.C. players Scottish Professional Football League players Footballers from the London Borough of Southwark English people of Kenyan descent Sportspeople of Kenyan descent 21st-century English sportsmen 21st-century British sportsmen 21st-century Black British people