Mike Origi
Kenyan footballer
Kenya
Forward
Mike Origi: profile
Mike Origi (born 16 November 1967 in Muranga County, Kenya) is a retired Kenyan footballer who played as a forward.
Origi started out at Shabana Kisii in 1984. He played for 8 clubs in 2 countries between 1984 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at K.R.C. Genk (1998–2002): 81 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 290 appearances and 77 goals.
At international level, Origi represented Kenya (1989–2004), earning 120 caps and scoring 28 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1989 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1984–2006 (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Kenya and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (77 in 290)
- Height
- 186 cm — taller than 69% of Kenyan internationals on record
- Latest move
- K.S.K. Tongeren (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, Mustapha Hadji and Boulaye Dia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–1988 | Shabana Kisii |
FKF Division One | – | – |
| 1989–1991 | Tusker F.C. |
Kenyan Premier League | – | – |
| 1992–1996 |  KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | 71 | 11 |
| 1996–1998 | K.R.C. Zuid-West-Vlaanderen |
Belgian First Division B | 56 | 11 |
| 1998–2002 | K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | 81 | 20 |
| 2002 | Racing White Daring Molenbeek |
Belgian Pro League | 27 | 10 |
| 2002–2004 | K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder |
Belgian First Division B | – | – |
| 2004–2006 | K.S.K. Tongeren |
55 | 25 | |
| Total | 290 | 77 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–2004 | Kenya |
Senior | 120 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mike Origi?
Mike Origi was born on 16 November 1967, which makes him 58 years old.
Where was Mike Origi born?
Mike Origi was born in Muranga County, Kenya.
Which national team does Mike Origi play for?
Mike Origi played international football for Kenya. He has 120 caps and 28 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mike Origi played for?
Mike Origi's recorded clubs are Shabana Kisii, Tusker F.C., KV Oostende, K.R.C. Zuid-West-Vlaanderen, K.R.C. Genk, Racing White Daring Molenbeek, K. Beringen-Heusden-Zolder and K.S.K. Tongeren.
How tall is Mike Origi?
Mike Origi is 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Mike Origi play?
Mike Origi played as a forward.