Vimal Yoganathan

Vimal Yoganathan (born 13 January 2006) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Oldham Athletic on loan from EFL League One club Barnsley.

[1][2] Yoganathan was raised in Trelawnyd, Wales and began his career with local side Connah's Quay Nomads.

[7] Yoganathan made his professional debut with the club on 8 August 2023 in a 2023–24 EFL Cup match against Tranmere Rovers.

[8] With the appearance, he became the first player of Tamil heritage to play a professional senior game in English football.

[10] On 31 January 2025, Yoganathan signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with Barnsley, before immediately joining National League side Oldham Athletic on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.