Born on 24th June 1998 in Australia, 26-year-old Kye Rowles is a resilient defender effectively playing as a central defender of Hearts. Standing at 6ft (1.85m) and tipping the scales at 14st 2lb (90kg), he's an imposing figure. Beyond his current club duties, Rowles has also had the honour of representing his homeland, Australia, nationally.
Proudly bearing the 15 on his jersey, Rowles’s market value stands at roughly £1m according to Transfermarkt. His commitment to Hearts extends to May 2028, providing ample time for him to make a lasting impression.
Rowles’ career sprang from Australian sport, beginning with the Australian Institute of Sport in the NPL in 2016 before transferring to Brisbane Roar in the A-League. A fledgling season witnessed just a couple of first-team league appearances, but the stage was set for future growth.
This growth was realized after a July 2017 transfer to Central Coast Mariners where innings spanned across five seasons from 2017 to 2022. During these years, he was often on the first team, with his number of appearances growing year-by-year, and a score of one goal in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons.
In July 2022, a new chapter opened; Rowles moved to Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, although the transfer fee remains undisclosed. His time at Hearts so far has been marked by steady first team appearances with a notable goal in his first Scottish season. In the currently ongoing season, he has already made twelve league outings.
But Rowles hasn’t limited himself to league matches; the Scottish Cup and European competitions beckoned. In the 2023-24 season, he graced the Scottish Cup with his presence twice, plus a substitute appearance. In the same vein, Rowles featured in Europa League Qualifiers and Conference League games twice in the 2024-2025 season, holding Hearts' banner high.
