Kieran Howard (born 17 January 1991) is a Welsh footballer currently on loan for Neath F.C. in the Welsh Premier League. Club career Howard was spotted by Swansea City F.C. scouts whilst playing for junior club Morriston Town F.C. and was quickly signed to a junior contract. He played regularly in the Swansea youth team before shooting to fame after scoring a last-minute winner against Cardiff City in the final of the Welsh Youth Cup. During the 2008-09 season, he was promoted to the reserve team and was named captain of the reserve team for the season. Howard was signed to his first professional contract with Swansea in the summer of 2009 and given the squad number 31. In September 2009, Howard joined the Welsh Premier League side Neath F.C. on a season-long loan. Howard made 26 appearances, scoring one goal. On May 10, 2010 Howard was released by Swansea after returning from Neath. Signed for Carmarthen Town in August 2010 and is a regular choice in midfield. International career Howard has been capped a total of 28 times at international youth level and has scored a total of 2 goals winning multiple honours. He has appeared regularly at the under-19 level.
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