Salomon Nirisarike
Rwandan association football player
Rwanda
Defender
Salomon Nirisarike: profile
Salomon Nirisarike (born 20 March 1993 in Gisenyi, Rwanda) is a former Rwandan footballer who played as a defender.
Nirisarike started out at Isonga FC in 2011. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2011. His most appearances came at Royal Antwerp F.C. (2012–2014), where he made 44 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 44 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Nirisarike represented Rwanda (2012–present).
Gisenyi has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Haruna Niyonzima, Djihad Bizimana and Jean Rémy Bitana.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 3: Rwanda, Belgium and Armenia
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (3 in 44)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 64% of Rwandan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sint-Truidense V.V. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Deng, Barbra Banda and Francileudo Santos (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Isonga FC |
– | – | |
| 2012–2014 |  Royal Antwerp F.C. |
Belgian Pro League | 44 | 3 |
| 2014– | Sint-Truidense V.V. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| — |  FC Urartu |
Armenian Premier League | – | – |
| — | FC Pyunik |
Armenian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 44 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Rwanda |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Salomon Nirisarike?
Salomon Nirisarike was born on 20 March 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Salomon Nirisarike born?
Salomon Nirisarike was born in Gisenyi, Rwanda.
Which national team does Salomon Nirisarike play for?
Salomon Nirisarike played international football for Rwanda.
Which clubs has Salomon Nirisarike played for?
Salomon Nirisarike's recorded clubs are Isonga FC, Royal Antwerp F.C., Sint-Truidense V.V., FC Urartu and FC Pyunik.
How tall is Salomon Nirisarike?
Salomon Nirisarike is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Salomon Nirisarike play?
Salomon Nirisarike played as a defender.
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