Peter Byaruhanga (born 18 August 1979)[1] is a Ugandan former professional soccer player, active primarily in the United States, who played as a striker.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1979-08-18) 18 August 1979 (age 42) | ||
Place of birth | Kampala, Uganda | ||
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1998–1999 | UAB Blazers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2001 | Kansas City Wizards | 6 | (0) |
2000 | → Raleigh Express (loan) | 5 | (1) |
2001 | → Atlanta Silverbacks (loan) | 4 | (1) |
2001 | Richmond Kickers | 13 | (3) |
2002 | Cincinnati Riverhawks | 8 | (3) |
2002 | Carolina Dynamo | 1 | (0) |
2009 | Rocket City United | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Byaruhanga was born in Kampala, Uganda and holds dual American-Ugandan citizenship.
Byaruhanga played for the UAB Blazers in the 1998 and 1999 seasons.[2]
In February 2000, the Kansas City Wizards selected Byaruhanga in the second round of the 2000 MLS SuperDraft. He made six appearances for the Wizards over two seasons. In May 2000, the Wizards sent Byaruhanga on loan to the Raleigh Express for five games.[3] In 2001, he went on loan to the Atlanta Silverbacks. On June 18, 2001, the Wizards waived Byaruhanga.[4] On July 6, 2001, he signed with the Richmond Kickers.[5] In 2002, he played for both the Cincinnati Riverhawks and the Carolina Dynamo of the USL D3-Pro League.[citation needed] In 2009, he played for Rocket City United.
Conference USA Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Player of the Year (2009–) | |
Offensive Player of the Year (1995– ) |
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Defensive Player of the Year (1995– ) |
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