Valery Nahayo
Burundian footballer
Burundi
Defender
Valery Nahayo: profile
Valery Nahayo (born 15 April 1984 in Bujumbura, Burundi) is a former Burundian footballer who played as a defender.
Nahayo started out at Muzinga FC in 2002. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2002. His most appearances came at Jomo Cosmos F.C. (2004–2008), where he made 99 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 241 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Nahayo represented Burundi (2003–present).
Bujumbura has produced 72 footballers in our database, including Shabani Nonda, Saido Berahino and Gaël Bigirimana.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 19)
- Countries played in
- 3: Burundi, South Africa and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (7 in 241)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 90% of Burundian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Finidi George, Quincy Owusu-Abeyie and Fouad Bachirou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | Muzinga FC |
Burundi Premier League | 51 | 4 |
| 2004–2008 |  Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 99 | 0 |
| 2008–2011 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 43 | 2 |
| 2011–2014 |  KAA Gent |
Belgian Pro League | 48 | 1 |
| 2014– | Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 241 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003– | Burundi |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Valery Nahayo?
Valery Nahayo was born on 15 April 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Valery Nahayo born?
Valery Nahayo was born in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Which national team does Valery Nahayo play for?
Valery Nahayo played international football for Burundi.
Which clubs has Valery Nahayo played for?
Valery Nahayo's recorded clubs are Muzinga FC, Jomo Cosmos F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., KAA Gent and Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C..
How tall is Valery Nahayo?
Valery Nahayo is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Valery Nahayo play?
Valery Nahayo played as a defender.
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