*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:42, 27 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:00, 11 June 2024 (UTC)
Kayani started as a youth playing for Chelsea Elite from the age of 11 to 16.[2] He also represented the Surrey county, through which Royal Russell offered him a scholarship where he was able to train full time alongside getting his A levels. During this time, he was also selected to represent England Schoolboys where he scored on his debut aganinst Wales.[2][3]
Sutton United
Upon the completion of his scholarship, Kayani signed for Sutton United youth academy in August 2020.[3]
Bedfont Sports
Kayani gained his first-team experience on loan at Bedfont Sports at the Isthmian League South Central Division, who he also played for in July 2021.[3]
Slough Town
Kayani joined the under-23 side of National League South club Slough Town in August 2021.[4] He made 26 appearances for the club first team in the 2021–22 season, scoring four times. He also scored a hat-trick against Hartley Wintney's U23 while playing for Slough Town under-23 team.[4][5]
In October 2022, Kayani was loaned to Hartley Wintney, whom he grabbed the club attention when he previously scored a hat trick against them.[4]
Kingstonian (loan)
In February 2023, Kayani joined Isthmian League side Kingstonian on a 28-day loan.[6]
Hanwell Town (loan)
After his short stint at Kingstonian, Kayani joined Hanwell Town. He scored on his debut against Swindon Supermarine in a 1–3 home defeat.[7]
Dover Athletic
In June 2023, Kayani signed for Dover Athletic following his departure from Slough Town.[8][9]
Whitehawk
After his short spell at Dover Athletic, Kayani signed for Isthmian League side Whitehawk in September 2023.[10] He scored on his home debut in a 4–0 victory against Redhill at the 2023–24 FA Cup qualifying rounds.[11] He scored 4 goals in his first three matches.[12] Throughout his stay, Kayani had played 46 times for the Hawks, and scoring fourteen goals, including a hat trick in a four-one win at Kingstonian.[13]
Cray Wanderers
In September 2024, Kayani moved to Isthmian League side Cray Wanderers.[14]
International career
In August 2023, Kayani declared his intention to play for Pakistan as it is his country of heritage.[15] Three months later in November 2023, Kayani was called up by the Pakistan national team for the second round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[1] He made his international debut on 16 November 2023 as a substitute against Saudi Arabia in their 4–0 away defeat.[16]