McDonald Mariga
Kenyan footballer and politician
Kenya
Midfielder
A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo
McDonald Mariga: profile
McDonald Mariga (born 4 April 1987 in Nairobi, Kenya) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo.
Mariga started out at Tusker F.C. in 2003. He has played for 10 clubs in 4 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Parma Calcio 1913 (2007–2010): 62 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 167 appearances and 14 goals.
At international level, Mariga has represented Kenya (2003–2018), earning 40 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 14 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Nairobi has produced 51 footballers in our database, including Victor Wanyama, Michael Olunga and Thomas Deng.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 16)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–present (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Kenya, Sweden, Italy and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (14 in 167)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 81% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo (2018)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sami Khedira, Mounir Obbadi and Junior Kabananga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Kenya Pipeline F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2006 |  Enköpings SK FK |
Swedish Football Division 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | 37 | 6 |
| 2007–2010 |  Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 62 | 4 |
| 2010–2014 | Inter Milan |
Serie A | 21 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 |  Real Sociedad |
La Liga | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 13 | 1 |
| 2014–2015 | Parma Calcio 1913 |
Serie A | 9 | 0 |
| 2016–2017 | Latina Calcio 1932 |
Serie D | 10 | 2 |
| 2017–2018 | Real Oviedo |
LaLiga 2 | – | – |
| 2018– | A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo |
Serie C1 | – | – |
| Total | 167 | 14 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2018 | Kenya |
Senior | 40 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Jun 2008 | Kenya 2–0 Zimbabwe | 12 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jun 2009 | Kenya 2–1 Mozambique | 72 (pen) | 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 McDonald Mariga?
McDonald Mariga was born on 4 April 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was McDonald Mariga born?
McDonald Mariga was born in Nairobi, Kenya.
Which national team does McDonald Mariga play for?
McDonald Mariga plays international football for Kenya. He has 40 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has McDonald Mariga played for?
McDonald Mariga's recorded clubs are Tusker F.C., Kenya Pipeline F.C., Enköpings SK FK, Helsingborgs IF, Parma Calcio 1913, Inter Milan, Real Sociedad, Latina Calcio 1932, Real Oviedo and A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo.
What team does McDonald Mariga play for now?
According to the latest data, McDonald Mariga plays for A.C. Cuneo 1905 Olmo.
How tall is McDonald Mariga?
McDonald Mariga is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does McDonald Mariga play?
McDonald Mariga plays as a midfielder.
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