Kilian Cantwell

Kilian Cantwell (born 24 May 1995) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for League of Ireland First Division club Treaty United.

Cantwell played youth football with UCD and Waterford United, going on to play for Wexford Youths, Galway United, Finn Harps, Limerick, Bray Wanderers, Athlone Town, Waterford and Kerry.

Career Wexford Youths After playing youth football with UCD and Waterford United. Cantwell would sign with League of Ireland First Division side Wexford Youths.

Galway United Ahead of the 2015 season Cantwell signed with newly promoted League of Ireland Premier Division side Galway United. Cantwell didn't play many games in his first season as a result of injury, however he did feature in the 2015 League of Ireland Cup final as Galway lost on penalties to St Patrick's Athletic. Finn Harps would be relegated in Cantwell's only season at the club, missing out on the promotion/relegation play-offs due to a change in format in the League of Ireland.

Limerick Following Finn Harps’ relegation, Cantwell would remain in the Premier Division for the 2018 season signing for Limerick. During his time at the club Limerick were relegated to the First Division losing in the promotion/relegation play-offs to Cantwell's former club, Finn Harps.

Bray Wanderers On 7 February 2019 Cantwell signed for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers. In his second season at the club Cantwell once again participated in the promotion/relegation play-offs, losing in the semi-finals to another one of his former sides, Galway United.

Athlone Town Ahead of the 2021 season Cantwell signed for fellow First Division side Athlone Town.

Waterford On 2 January 2022 Cantwell signed for League of Ireland First Division club Waterford, having previously played for them as a youth player. Once again Cantwell found himself in the promotion/relegation play-offs. Waterford defeated Treaty United over two legs in the semis, and Galway United in the final, however they lost 0–1 to UCD in the Promotion/relegation play-off.

The next season, Waterford once again found themselves in the promotion/relegation play-offs, this time they beat Athlone Town in the quarter-finals and Cobh Ramblers in the semis. This set up a play-off final with Waterford's Munster rivals Cork City, which the blues won 2–1 after extra time gaining promotion to the Premier Division.

Bray Wanderers On 23 December 2023 Cantwell joined League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers for the second time. In both of his seasons back at the Carlisle Grounds, Bray made it to the play-off finals. In 2024 Bray lost the play-off finals 1–3 to Drogheda United. The next season, being captained by Cantwell, Bray would once again lose in the play-off finals, this time losing 1–2 to Cantwell's former club Waterford.

Kerry On 18 December 2025 Cantwell signed for League of Ireland First Division side Kerry, where he was made captain upon his arrival. On 28 June 2026, the club announced Cantwell's departure alongside teammate Kieran Cooney.

Traty United On 22 July 2026, Cantwell signed for League of Ireland First Division club Treaty United for the rest of the 2026 season.

Career statistics Club

Honours Galway United League of Ireland Cup; runner up: 2015