Ovidy Karuru
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Midfielder
Ovidy Karuru: profile
Ovidy Karuru (born 23 January 1989 in Masvingo, Zimbabwe) is a retired Zimbabwean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Karuru's senior club career began in 2006 at Masvingo United F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2006 and 2014. His most appearances came at US Boulogne (2009–2012), where he made 59 appearances and scored 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 168 appearances and 34 goals.
At international level, Karuru represented Zimbabwe (2009–present).
Masvingo has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Felistas Muzongondi, Simba Sithole and Stephen Mukatuka.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2006–2014 (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Zimbabwe, France, Belgium and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (34 in 168)
- Height
- 181 cm — taller than 63% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Keshi, Alban Lafont and Ramadan Sobhi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Masvingo United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 50 | 15 |
| 2008–2009 | Gunners F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2009 | Gunners F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 19 | 8 |
| 2009–2012 |  US Boulogne |
Ligue 2 | 59 | 10 |
| 2012–2014 |  Oud-Heverlee Leuven |
Belgian Pro League | 32 | 1 |
| 2014 |  Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 168 | 34 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Zimbabwe |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ovidy Karuru?
Ovidy Karuru was born on 23 January 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Ovidy Karuru born?
Ovidy Karuru was born in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Ovidy Karuru play for?
Ovidy Karuru played international football for Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Ovidy Karuru played for?
Ovidy Karuru's recorded clubs are Masvingo United F.C., Gunners F.C., US Boulogne, Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..
How tall is Ovidy Karuru?
Ovidy Karuru is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Ovidy Karuru play?
Ovidy Karuru played as a midfielder.
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