George Owino
Kenyan footballer
Kenya
Defender
George Owino: profile
George Owino (born 24 April 1981 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a retired Kenyan footballer who played as a defender.
Owino started out at Tusker F.C. in 2004. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2004 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Tusker F.C. (2004–2007): 111 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 147 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Owino represented Kenya (2005–2010), earning 26 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Nairobi has produced 51 footballers in our database, including Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and Thomas Deng.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2004–2014 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (12 in 147)
- Height
- 193 cm — taller than 94% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sofapaka F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Khalid Boutaïb, José Touré and Adama Guira (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | 111 | 7 |
| 2007–2008 |  Simba Sports Club |
Tanzanian Premier League | 20 | 4 |
| 2008 |  Saint George SC |
Ethiopian Premier League | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | Young Africans S.C. |
CAF Confederation Cup | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 |  Fortuna Düsseldorf |
3. Liga | 0 | 0 |
| 2010–2014 | Sofapaka F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 147 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2010 | Kenya |
Senior | 26 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is George Owino?
George Owino was born on 24 April 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was George Owino born?
George Owino was born in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which national team does George Owino play for?
George Owino played international football for Kenya. He has 26 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has George Owino played for?
George Owino's recorded clubs are Tusker F.C., Simba Sports Club, Saint George SC, Young Africans S.C., Fortuna Düsseldorf and Sofapaka F.C..
How tall is George Owino?
George Owino is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does George Owino play?
George Owino played as a defender.
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