Japtheth Waweru
Kenyan association football player
Kenya
Defender
Japtheth Waweru: profile
Japtheth Waweru (born 12 October 1978 in Kenya) is a former Kenyan footballer who played as a defender.
Waweru made the step into senior football with Tusker F.C. in 2000. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 2000 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2004–2005): 4 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 4 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Waweru represented Kenya (1999–2007), earning 35 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kenya has produced 60 footballers in our database, including George Odhiambo, Bruce Kamau and Aboud Omar.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2000–2008 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Kenya, South Africa and Sweden
- Latest move
- Sandvikens IF (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Shola Ameobi, Genoveva Añonman and Felício Milson (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2004–2005 |  Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 |  Västerås SK Fotboll |
Allsvenskan | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Sandvikens IF |
Ettan Norra | – | – |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2007 | Kenya |
Senior | 35 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Japtheth Waweru?
Japtheth Waweru was born on 12 October 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Japtheth Waweru born?
Japtheth Waweru was born in Kenya.
Which national team does Japtheth Waweru play for?
Japtheth Waweru played international football for Kenya. He has 35 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Japtheth Waweru played for?
Japtheth Waweru's recorded clubs are Tusker F.C., Bloemfontein Celtic F.C., Västerås SK Fotboll and Sandvikens IF.
What position does Japtheth Waweru play?
Japtheth Waweru played as a defender.
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