Tennai Rosharne Watson (born 4 March 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a wing-back for club Barnsley.
Watson joined the academy of Reading 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 Jordan Obita.
On 1 February 2018, Watson signed a contract extension with Reading until the summer 2021, and was later sent out on loan for the 2018âÂÂ19 and 2019âÂÂ20 seasons to League One clubs AFC Wimbledon and Coventry City. However, at the end of the 2020âÂÂ21 season, he was one of four Reading players released by the club.
On 28 July 2021, Watson signed for the League One club Milton Keynes Dons after a successful trial period, having been recommended to the club by his former Reading teammate, Zak Jules. He made his league debut for the club on 7 August 2021, in a 3âÂÂ3 draw away to Bolton Wanderers. On 8 December 2021, Watson scored his first career professional goal in a 1âÂÂ1 draw at home to Plymouth Argyle. Despite the offer of a new contract, Watson was one of several players to part ways with the club following their relegation to EFL League Two at the conclusion of the 2022âÂÂ23 season.
On 1 September 2023, Watson signed for League One club Charlton Athletic on a two-year contract.
On 30 May 2025, it was confirmed Watson would leave the club following the conclusion of his contract.
On 8 August 2025, Watson signed a one-year deal at Barnsley.
Charlton Athletic