Michael Butler
Liberian association football player
Michael Butler: profile
Michael Butler (born 5 January 1976 in Monrovia, Liberia) is a former Liberian footballer who played as a forward.
Butler started out at Western Mass Pioneers in 1998. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC (1999): 28 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 85 appearances and 19 goals.
Monrovia has produced 112 footballers in our database, including George Weah, Darlington Nagbe and Alex Nimely.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1998–2004 (7 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United States and Poland
- Club goals per game
- 0.22 (19 in 85)
- Latest move
- Red Bull New York (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ikechukwu Uche, Afriyie Acquah and Tino Kadewere (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | USL League Two | 15 | – | |
| 1999 | USL Championship | 28 | 11 | |
| 1999–2000 | I liga | 1 | 0 | |
| 2000 | USL Championship | 9 | 3 | |
| 2000 | A-League | 11 | 1 | |
| 2001 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 1 | |
| 2001–2002 | USL League Two | 18 | 3 | |
| 2004 | USL League Two | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 85 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Michael Butler?
Michael Butler was born on 5 January 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Michael Butler born?
Michael Butler was born in Monrovia, Liberia.
Which clubs has Michael Butler played for?
Michael Butler's recorded clubs are Western Mass Pioneers, Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC, KS Lechia Gdańsk, Hershey Wildcats, Red Bull New York and Long Island Rough Riders.
What position does Michael Butler play?
Michael Butler played as a forward.