Alexander Garuba (born March 4, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger.

Alex Garuba
Personal information
Full name Alexander Garuba
Date of birth (1997-03-04) March 4, 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Winger, forward
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2019 Centre Colonels 79 (55)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018 Emerald Force 14 (8)
2019 Northern Virginia United 8 (3)
2020 Oakland Roots 1 (1)
2021 Atlanta United 2 11 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 4, 2021

Career

edit

College and amateur

edit

Garuba played college soccer at Centre College in Kentucky, where he was one of the most successful players in program history. The forward was Centre's all-time leading goal scorer and a two-time All-American, scoring 55 goals across 79 games spanning four seasons from 2015 to 2019. Garuba didn't play the 2016 season, spending a year at Georgia State University.[1][2]

Garuba also played in the NPSL for Emerald Force SC in 2018,[3] and Northern Virginia United in 2019.[4]

Professional

edit

In January 2020, Garuba joined NISA side Oakland Roots SC.[5] He scored a single goal in his only appearance for the club during a season effected by the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

On April 23, 2021, Garuba returned to his home city, signing with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2.[2] Following the 2021 season, Garuba was released by Atlanta United 2.[7]

References

edit
  1. ^ "Alexander Garuba - Men's Soccer". Centre College Athletics.
  2. ^ a b "Atlanta United 2 signs Alexander Garuba | Atlanta United FC".
  3. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  4. ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. ^ "Garuba signs professional deal with Oakland Roots". Centre College Athletics.
  6. ^ "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisasoccer.com.
  7. ^ "Atlanta United 2 Announces Year-End Roster Decisions". 2 November 2021.