Kai Garande

DOB: 6th December 2002

Position: Full-back

Season of first appearance: 2024/25

Season of last appearance: 2026/27

Full Appearances: 100

Substitute: 7

Goals: 6

Also played for:

Hythe Town, Faversham Town

Player Profile:

Left-back Kai grew up in New Eltham and joined Charlton aged 13 before signing a professional contract with Millwall. He was released by the Lions and played for Hythe Town in the Isthmian South-East in 2023-24.

He appeared for Margate as a trialist in pre-season before being offered a deal to sign for the club for 2024-25.

Kai had an impressive season with the club on the left side of defence and made 52 appearances. He scored three goals - in a 2-1 win at Herne Bay on 1.1.25, in a 1-1 draw at home to Merstham on 4.1.25 and in a 4-1 win at home Littlehampton Town on 15.3.25. Kai was voted supporters' player of the season.

Kai stayed with Margate for 2025-26 and made a further 45 appearances, scoring three goals. He also started the 2026-27 campaign at Hartsdown but, in September 2026, left the club. Kai then signed for Faversham Town.