Enock Walusimbi (born 12 November 1998) is a Ugandan footballer who plays as a defender for Uganda Revenue Authority and the Ugandan national team.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 12 November 1998 | ||
Place of birth | Kampala, Uganda | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | URA | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2016–2020 | Bright Stars | 23 | (1) |
2020–2022 | Express FC | 45 | (2) |
2022–2023 | Peterhead | 6 | (0) |
2023– | URA | ||
International career‡ | |||
2021– | Uganda | 10 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:16, 7 April 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:16, 7 April 2024 (UTC) |
Club career
editWalusimbi was born in Kampala.[1]
After playing with Shafranto and Nansana United, Walusimbi played for Bright Stars between 2016 and 2020.[2] Walusimbi signed for Express FC on a two-year contract in September 2020,[3] and was handed the club captaincy ahead of the 2020–21 season.[4] He won the Uganda Premier League in his first season with Express.[1]
In summer 2022, it was reported that Walusimbi had held trials at Scottish Premiership club Dundee United.[5] Walusimbi signed for Scottish League One club Peterhead in September 2022.[6][7] He made 6 league appearances for the club,[8] before being released at the end of the season.[9]
Walusimbi returned to Ugandan football, signing for Uganda Revenue Authority on a two-year contract on 31 July 2023.[10][11]
International career
editHaving previously captained the Uganda under-23 side, he made his international debut for Uganda on 29 August 2021 in their 2–1 friendly defeat to Ethiopia.[12]
Career statistics
editClub
edit- As of end of 2022–23 season
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Peterhead | 2022–23[8] | Scottish League One | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
Total | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
International
edit- As of match played 27 January 2022[1]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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Uganda | 2021 | 5 | 0 |
2022 | 4 | 0 | |
Total | 9 | 0 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Enock Walusimbi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ Isabirye, David (3 July 2020). "Former Uganda Cranes captain Ssekagya was a big inspiration to my football career, says Enock Walusimbi". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Mabuka, Dennis (28 September 2020). "Bbosa explains why Express FC signed Walusimbi from Bright Stars FC". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ Mabuka, Dennis (6 October 2020). "Bbosa confirms Enock Walusimbi as new Express FC captain". Goal.com. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Anaku, Walusimbi in United Kingdom for Trials". 18 July 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Welcome to Peterhead". Peterhead FC. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ Shanks, Ciaran (4 September 2022). "Peterhead squad bolstered with signing of international defender". AberdeenLive. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Enock Walusimbi in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- ^ "Balmoor Bulletin #12". Peterhead F.C. 12 May 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Kiyonga, Ismael (31 July 2023). "Former Express FC Captain Walusimbi signs for URA". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Damba, Allan (31 July 2023). "From Scotland, Enock Walusimbi is a Tax Collector". Pulse Sports Uganda. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ Isabirye, David (30 August 2021). "Uganda Cranes debutant Walusimbi yearns for longevity on national team". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
External links
edit- Enock Walusimbi at Soccerway
- Enock Walusimbi at WorldFootball.net