Tennai Rosharne Watson (born 4 March 1997) is an English professional

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who plays as a wing-back. He is currently a

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Career

Reading

Watson joined the academy of

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at a young age, and progressed through the ranks to eventually sign professional terms with the club in May 2016. He made his first team debut on 6 August 2016, coming on as a 66th-minute substitute for the injured

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. On 1 February 2018, Watson signed a contract extension with Reading until the summer 2021, and was later sent out on loan for the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons to

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clubs

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and

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. However, at the end of the

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season, he was one of four Reading players released by the club.

Milton Keynes Dons

On 28 July 2021, Watson signed for the League One club

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after a successful trial period, having been recommended to the club by his former Reading teammate,

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. He made his league debut for the club on 7 August 2021, in a 3–3 draw away to

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. On 8 December 2021, Watson scored his first career professional goal in a 1–1 draw at home to

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. Despite the offer of a new contract, Watson was one of several players to part ways with the club following their relegation to

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at the conclusion of the 2022–23 season.

Charlton Athletic

On 1 September 2023, Watson signed for League One club

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on a two-year contract. On 30 May 2025, it was confirmed Watson would leave the club following the conclusion of his contract.

Career statistics

Honours

Charlton Athletic *

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Watson, Tennai 1997 births Living people Footballers from the London Borough of Hillingdon English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Reading F.C. players Coventry City F.C. players AFC Wimbledon players Milton Keynes Dons F.C. players Charlton Athletic F.C. players English Football League players 21st-century English sportsmen