Frank Ssebuufu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 September 2001 | ||
| 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
[edit]Early career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- As of match played 02:30, 24 August 2023. (UTC).[9]
| 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
[edit]- ^ "Ssebuufu revels in a 'once in a lifetime opportunity". pulsesports.ug.
- ^ "Wakiso Giants Thump UPDF For Five At Wakissha". the-sportsnation.com.
- ^ "UPL: Ssebuufu earns Wakiso Giants late win over Busoga United". kawowo.com.
- ^ "Ssebuufu double for Wakiso Giants sinks Express in UPL thriller". swiftsportsug.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Acquire Striker Frank Ssebuufu from Wakiso Giants FC Via Transfer". newyorkredbulls.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat New York City FC II, 2–0 at MSU Soccer Park". newyorkredbulls.com.
- ^ "CHAN 2022: Micho names Uganda Cranes provisional squad". sports.mtn.co.ug.
- ^ "CHAN 2022: Congo DR Uganda (0–0)". espn.com.
- ^ Frank Ssebuufu at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
External links
[edit]- Frank Ssebuufu at Soccerway
- Frank Ssebuufu at BeSoccer
- upl.co.ug profile
- e-scorespot.com
- Living people
- 2001 births
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Ugandan expatriate men's footballers
- Ugandan expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Ugandan men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- MLS Next Pro players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- New York Red Bulls players