Yoganathan later joined the under-16 side of Barnsley.[7] In 2023 he won the U18 division with the club.[8] That season he took part in twenty-nine of thirty-four matches.[9] Yoganathan made his professional debut with the club on 8 August 2023 in a 2023–24 EFL Cup match against Tranmere Rovers. He entered the match as a 65th-minute substitute for Herbie Kane.[10] With this appearance, he became the first player of Tamil heritage to play a professional senior game in English football.[11] He scored his first senior goals when he scored twice in an EFL Trophy tie against Manchester United U21s on 20 August 2024.[12]
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.[13][14]
International career
Yoganathan is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent and grew up in Trelawnyd.[15] As a schoolboy, Yoganathan was called up for Wales at youth level to participate in training camps.[8][9] On 22 March 2024, he made his debut for Wales under-19s as a substitute against Belgium.[16]
Career statistics
Club
As of 27 January 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition