Kevin Simiyu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Juma Simiyu | ||
| Date of birth | August 9, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairobi City Stars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2023 | Nzoia Sugar | 42 | (2) |
| 2023–2025 | Gor Mahia | – | (–) |
| 2025– | Nairobi City Stars | 14 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Kenya | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of March 2021 | |||
Kevin Juma Simiyu[1] (born 12 March 1996) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder currently in the ranks of Nairobi City Stars. He formerly turned out for Kenyan Premier League sides Nzoia Sugar and Gor Mahia[2] and earned at least one cap for the Kenya national team.
Career
[edit]Juma began his senior career at Nzoia Sugar FC, where he made 42 league appearances and scored 2 goals between 2018 and 2023.[3]
On 2 July 2023, he signed a four-year contract with reigning Kenyan champions Gor Mahia, aiming to compete in the CAF Champions League.[4]
He left the club in mid-season during the January 2025 window and made a move to Nairobi City Stars to reunite with his former Nzoia Sugar coach Salim Babu.[5]
International Career
[edit]Juma was handed his international debut for Kenya by Jacob Mulee after coming on as a 75th minute substitute away against hosts Togo on 9 March 2021 at the Stade de Kégué, Lome, during a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group G tie.[6]
Style of Play
[edit]As a deep-lying defensive midfielder, Juma is noted for his passing accuracy, tempo control, and ability to shield the backline.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Kevin Juma Simiyu NFT profile
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 6 Jul 2023 Why Kevin Juma picked Gor Mahia as his new home
- ^ Daily Sport, 4 Sep 2021 Nzoia Sugar names Kevin Juma as Most Valuable player in a rewarding ceremony
- ^ Newsday.co.ke Gor Mahia complete the signing of Nzoia Sugar star
- ^ Mozzart Sport, 17 Feb 2025 Nairobi City Stars rope in quartet after losing key players
- ^ Nation, 11 Mar 2021 New Harambee Stars call ups want to show their grit