Reigan Heskey

Reigan William Stephen Heskey (born 18 January 2008) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left winger for club 1. FC Köln.

Early life Reigan William Stephen Heskey was born on 18 January 2008. His father, Emile Heskey, was a Wigan Athletic player at the time. He lived for a part of his childhood in Australia when his father played for Newcastle Jets. In 2016, Heskey joined the Manchester City academy at the age of eight years old.

Heskey was promoted to the Manchester City U21 side also known as the Elite Development Squad (EDS) – for the 2024–25 season at the age of 16 years old and scored a hat-trick in the space of 22 minutes on his debut as a substitute in Premier League 2 against Norwich City U21. He played for the club's Under-21 side in the EFL Trophy that season and scored his first professional goal in that competition against Grimsby Town in October 2024.

On 24 September 2025, both Heskey and his brother Jaden made their senior debuts for Manchester City in a 2–0 away victory over EFL League One side Huddersfield Town in the EFL Cup third round.

1. FC Köln On 17 July 2026, Heskey joined German Bundesliga side 1. FC Köln on a five-year contract, lasting until 30 June 2031.

International career An England youth international, Heskey scored for England U17 against Germany U17 in September 2024. He was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and featured as a substitute in all of their group games.

Heskey was a member of the England side at the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He scored in group stage victories over Haiti and Egypt. Heskey scored his fourth and last goal of the tournament during their knockout stage victory against South Korea. He also started their next game as England were eliminated in the round of sixteen by Austria.

On 9 October 2025, Heskey made his U18 debut during a 1–0 win over France at St. George's Park. Three days later he scored his first goal at this age level during a 2-2 draw against the same opponent. He is of Antiguan descent through his father.

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