Alexander Garuba
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexander Garuba | ||
| Date of birth | March 4, 1997 | ||
| 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 | |||
Alexander Garuba (born March 4, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger.
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]- ^ "Alexander Garuba - Men's Soccer". Centre College Athletics.
- ^ a b "Atlanta United 2 signs Alexander Garuba | Atlanta United FC".
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
- ^ "Garuba signs professional deal with Oakland Roots". Centre College Athletics.
- ^ "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisasoccer.com.
- ^ "Atlanta United 2 Announces Year-End Roster Decisions". 2 November 2021.
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- Men's association football forwards
- Atlanta United 2 players
- National Independent Soccer Association players
- National Premier Soccer League players
- Oakland Roots SC players
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