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Frank Ssebuufu

Frank Ssebuufu
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-09-09) 9 September 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Uganda
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) forward
Team information
Current team
 New York Red Bulls II
Number 97
Youth career
2018 Kiboga Young
2019 Masaka City SC
2020–2021 Lungujja Galaxy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Wakiso Giants FC 47 (6)
2023–2024 New York Red Bulls II 52 (9)
International career
2023– Uganda 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2023

Frank Ssebuufu (born 9 September 2001) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II.

Club career

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Early career

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Born in Uganda, Ssebuufu's career began with lower league clubs Kiboga Young in 2018, he had a short stint in Masaka before signing for Lungujja Galaxy prior to joining Wakiso Giants FC.[1]

Wakiso Giants

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In 2021 Ssebuufu signed with Uganda Premier League club Wakiso Giants FC. On 7 May 2021, Ssebuufu scored his first goal for Wakiso Giants in a 5–0 victory over Simba FC.[2]

On 30 October 2021, Ssebuufu scored an 87th-minute goal, leading Wakiso to a 1–0 victory over Busoga United FC at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium.[3]

On 29 November 2022, Ssebuufu scored a brace for Wakiso in a 3–2 victory over Express FC.[4]

New York Red Bulls II

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On 24 March 2023, Ssebuufu's move to New York was finalized, as he signed with MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II.[5] On 14 May 2023, Ssebuufu scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 2–0 derby victory over New York City FC II.[6]

International career

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Ssebuufu was named in Uganda's 2022 African Nations Championship squad by coach Milutin Sredojević.[7] Ssebuufu made his competitive debut for Uganda on 14 January 2023 in a 2022 African Nations Championship match against Congo. Ssebuufu started the match wearing the #9 jersey in the 0–0 draw.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played 02:30, 24 August 2023. (UTC).[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wakiso Giants FC 2020–21 Uganda Premier League 8 1 0 0 0 0 — 8 1
2021–22 Uganda Premier League 24 2 0 0 0 0 — 24 2
2022–23 Uganda Premier League 15 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 3
Total 47 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 6
New York Red Bulls II 2023 MLS Next Pro 26 8 0 0 2 1 0 0 28 9
2024 MLS Next Pro 26 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 27 1
Total 52 9 1 0 2 1 0 0 55 10
Career total 99 15 1 0 2 1 0 0 102 16

References

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  1. ^ "Ssebuufu revels in a 'once in a lifetime opportunity". pulsesports.ug.
  2. ^ "Wakiso Giants Thump UPDF For Five At Wakissha". the-sportsnation.com.
  3. ^ "UPL: Ssebuufu earns Wakiso Giants late win over Busoga United". kawowo.com.
  4. ^ "Ssebuufu double for Wakiso Giants sinks Express in UPL thriller". swiftsportsug.com.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Acquire Striker Frank Ssebuufu from Wakiso Giants FC Via Transfer". newyorkredbulls.com.
  6. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat New York City FC II, 2–0 at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com.
  7. ^ "CHAN 2022: Micho names Uganda Cranes provisional squad". sports.mtn.co.ug.
  8. ^ "CHAN 2022: Congo DR Uganda (0–0)". espn.com.
  9. ^ Frank Ssebuufu at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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