Dennis Oliech
Kenyan footballer
Kenya
Forward
Dennis Oliech: profile
Dennis Oliech (born 2 February 1985 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a former Kenyan footballer who played as a forward.
Oliech started out at Mathare United F.C. in 2001. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 2001 and 2019. His most appearances came at AJ Auxerre (2007–2013), where he made 165 appearances and scored 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 323 appearances and 73 goals.
At international level, Oliech represented Kenya (2002–2016), earning 76 caps and scoring 34 goals. Our match database lists 16 of his international goals; the first came against Tanzania on 15 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Nairobi has produced 51 footballers in our database, including Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and Thomas Deng.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 18 (match)
- Club career
- 2001–2019 (19 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Kenya, Qatar, France and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (73 in 323)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 40% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Gor Mahia F.C. (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edmond Tapsoba, Sadiq Umar and Omar Mascarell (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Mathare United F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2003–2005 |  Al-Arabi SC |
Qatar Stars League | 47 | 27 |
| 2005–2007 |  FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 32 | 4 |
| 2007–2013 | AJ Auxerre |
Ligue 1 | 165 | 25 |
| 2013–2015 | A.C. Ajaccio |
Ligue 2 | 50 | 8 |
| 2015 |  Dubai CSC |
UAE Pro League | 10 | 4 |
| 2019 | Gor Mahia F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | 19 | 5 |
| Total | 323 | 73 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2016 | Kenya |
Senior | 76 | 34 |
International goals (16)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 2003 | Kenya 3–0 Tanzania | 9 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 15 Nov 2003 | Kenya 3–0 Tanzania | 32 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 2 Feb 2004 | Burkina Faso 0–3 Kenya | 64 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 4 Sep 2004 | Kenya 3–2 Malawi | 25 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 9 Oct 2004 | Botswana 2–1 Kenya | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 17 Nov 2004 | Kenya 2–1 Guinea | 10 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 26 Mar 2005 | Kenya 1–0 Botswana | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 7 Jun 2008 | Kenya 2–0 Guinea | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 7 Jun 2008 | Kenya 2–0 Guinea | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 10 | 14 Jun 2008 | Kenya 2–0 Zimbabwe | 85 | World Cup Qualification |
| 11 | 12 Oct 2008 | Guinea 3–2 Kenya | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 28 Mar 2009 | Kenya 1–2 Tunisia | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 14 Nov 2009 | Kenya 2–3 Nigeria | 15 | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 11 Nov 2011 | Seychelles 0–3 Kenya | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
| 15 | 11 Nov 2011 | Seychelles 0–3 Kenya | 81 | World Cup Qualification |
| 16 | 15 Nov 2011 | Kenya 4–0 Seychelles | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dennis Oliech?
Dennis Oliech was born on 2 February 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Dennis Oliech born?
Dennis Oliech was born in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which national team does Dennis Oliech play for?
Dennis Oliech played international football for Kenya. He has 76 caps and 34 goals on record.
Which clubs has Dennis Oliech played for?
Dennis Oliech's recorded clubs are Mathare United F.C., Al-Arabi SC, FC Nantes, AJ Auxerre, A.C. Ajaccio, Dubai CSC and Gor Mahia F.C..
How tall is Dennis Oliech?
Dennis Oliech is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Dennis Oliech play?
Dennis Oliech played as a forward.
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