# Scott Wara

Semi Scott Wara (born 22 September 1999) is a Fijian footballer who plays as a defender for Stafford Rangers. He has represented the Fiji national team.

## Early and personal life

Wara was born in Lautoka, Fiji and moved to Staffordshire, England at a young age. His father served with the British Army. His brother Billy is a rugby player; Scott also played rugby at school before switching to football.

## Club career

Wara began his career with Stoke City, playing for the U21 team in the EFL Trophy. He moved on a one-month loan to Leek Town in December 2017, making two league appearances. Wara was released by Stoke City in July 2020.
Wara went on trial with Premier League club Newcastle United in November 2020, having previously been on trial at National League club Wrexham. He subsequently returned to Leek Town on a permanent basis in 2021, first appearing as an unused substitute against Trafford on 17 August, before making his debut in the FA Cup win against Gresley Rovers four days later.
On 22 June 2023, Wara was confirmed as a new signing by League of Ireland club Finn Harps on an 18 month contract.
On 8 September 2023, Stalybridge Celtic announced that they had signed Wara from Finn Harps.
In August 2024, Wara joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Prescot Cables. He departed the club the following month due to travel and logistical issues.
On 3 October 2024, Wara joined Stafford Rangers.

## International career

Wara is eligible to represent either Fiji or England at international level. He received his first call-up to the Fiji senior national team in March 2018. He made his debut on 5 September 2018, in a 1–1 draw against the Solomon Islands, appearing as a half-time substitute for Narendra Rao. In September 2019 he joined the Fiji under-23 team.

## Personal life

He appeared on the 2023 BBC documentary Boot Dreams: Now or Never, about young footballers trying to gain a professional contract.

## Career statistics
### Club

    As of end of 2023–24 season
| Club | Season | League | League | League | National Cup | National Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Stoke City U23 | 2017–18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stoke City U23 | 2018–19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Stoke City U23 | Total | Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Stoke City | 2018–19 | EFL Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Leek Town (loan) | 2017–18 | NPL Division One South | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 |
| Leek Town | 2021–22 | NPL Division One West | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Leek Town | 2022–23 | NPL Division One West | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 42 | 2 |
| Leek Town | Total | Total | 59 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 71 | 3 |
| Finn Harps | 2023 | League of Ireland First Division | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Stalybridge Celtic | 2023–24 | NPL Division One West | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 83 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 105 | 4 |
* 1 2 Appearances in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Two appearances in Staffordshire Senior Cup, one appearance in NPL West Play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, three appearances in Staffordshire Senior Cup, one appearance in NPL West Play-offs
* ↑ Two appearances in FA Trophy, one appearance in Manchester Premier Cup

### International

    As of match played 19 June 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
| Fiji | 2018 | 1 | 0 |
| Fiji | 2024 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | Total | 5 | 0 |