John Muiruri
Kenyan footballer
Kenya
MidfielderWinger
John Muiruri: profile
John Muiruri (born 10 October 1979 in Nakuru, Kenya) is a former Kenyan footballer who played as a midfielder and winger.
Muiruri started out at Utalii F.C. in 1998. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1998 and 2013. His most appearances came at KAA Gent (2001–2004), where he made 48 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 78 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Muiruri represented Kenya (1998–2007), earning 23 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Nakuru has produced 6 footballers in our database, including David Owino, Curtis Osano and Abdi Mohamed.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Kenya, Belgium and Norway
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (4 in 78)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 31% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Moss FK (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Vikash Dhorasoo, Brown Ideye and Rudy Gestede (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Utalii F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2004 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 48 | 4 |
| 2004–2005 | Beerschot A.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 30 | 0 |
| 2005–2013 |  Moss FK |
1. divisjon football | – | – |
| Total | 78 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2007 | Kenya |
Senior | 23 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is John Muiruri?
John Muiruri was born on 10 October 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was John Muiruri born?
John Muiruri was born in Nakuru, Kenya.
Which national team does John Muiruri play for?
John Muiruri played international football for Kenya. He has 23 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has John Muiruri played for?
John Muiruri's recorded clubs are Utalii F.C., Tusker F.C., KAA Gent, Beerschot A.C. and Moss FK.
How tall is John Muiruri?
John Muiruri is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does John Muiruri play?
John Muiruri played as a midfielder and winger.
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