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Born in [[Buikwe]], [[Uganda]], Kasule began his career with lower league clubs Stars Mbiko, Mbiko United, Athletico Club – Ntinda, Nansana United and Kampala Junior Team (KJT).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://swiftsportsug.com/blog/wakiso-giants-sign-midfielder-kasule/|title=Wakiso Giants sign midfielder Kasule|website=swiftsportsug.com}}</ref> |
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In 2020 he signed with [[Uganda Premier League]] club [[Wakiso Giants FC]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/2/news/new-york-red-bulls-ii-sign-ugandan-midfielder-ibrahim-kasule-to-mls-next-pro-con|title=New York Red Bulls II Sign Ugandan Midfielder Ibrahim Kasule to MLS Next Prop Contract|website=newyorkredbulls.com/2}}</ref> On 8 December 2020, Kasule scored his first goal for Wakiso in a 2-2 draw with [[Kyetume FC]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://chimpreports.com/wakiso-giants-kyetume-share-spoils-in-four-goal-thriller/|title=Wakiso Giants, Kyetume Share Spoils in Four-goal Thriller|website=chimpreports.com}}</ref> |
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He became an important player for the first team during the 2022/23 season scoring five goals and assisting six times during the first half of the season. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kawowo.com/2023/03/31/new-york-red-bulls-ii-announce-the-signing-of-ibrahim-kasule/|title=New York Red Bulls II announce the signing of Ibrahim Kasule |website= kawowo.com }}</ref> |
He became an important player for the first team during the 2022/23 season scoring five goals and assisting six times during the first half of the season. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kawowo.com/2023/03/31/new-york-red-bulls-ii-announce-the-signing-of-ibrahim-kasule/|title=New York Red Bulls II announce the signing of Ibrahim Kasule |website= kawowo.com }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 19:32, 23 August 2023
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 17 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Buikwe, Uganda | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls II | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2020-2022 | Wakiso Giants FC | ||
| 2023 | Ankara Keçiörengücü | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020-2023 | Wakiso Giants FC | 53 | (7) |
| 2023– | New York Red Bulls II | 22 | (13) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2023 | |||
Ibrahim Kasule (born 17 February 2004) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II.
Club career
Early career
Born in Buikwe, Uganda, Kasule began his career with lower league clubs Stars Mbiko, Mbiko United, Athletico Club – Ntinda, Nansana United and Kampala Junior Team (KJT).[1]
Wakiso Giants
In 2020 he signed with Uganda Premier League club Wakiso Giants FC. [2] On 8 December 2020, Kasule scored his first goal for Wakiso in a 2-2 draw with Kyetume FC. [3]
He became an important player for the first team during the 2022/23 season scoring five goals and assisting six times during the first half of the season. [4]
During January of 2023, Kasule joined Turkish side Ankara Keçiörengücü, appearing for the clubs U19 side. The move only lasted a month as he had previously signed a pre-contract with New York Red Bulls. [5]
New York Red Bulls II
On 30 March 2023, Kasule’s move to New York was finalized, as he signed with MLS Next Pro side New York Red Bulls II. [6] On 26 May 2023, Kasule scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II, scoring on a penalty kick, in a 2-1 victory over Huntsville City FC. [7] Kasule continued in fine form, and during July 2023 he was awarded Player of the Month for MLS Next Pro. During the month he netted five goals and had one assist in five matches. [8]
References
- ^ "Wakiso Giants sign midfielder Kasule". swiftsportsug.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Ugandan Midfielder Ibrahim Kasule to MLS Next Prop Contract". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
- ^ "Wakiso Giants, Kyetume Share Spoils in Four-goal Thriller". chimpreports.com.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II announce the signing of Ibrahim Kasule". kawowo.com.
- ^ "Ibrahim Kasule: Ankara, New York Red Bulls on legal collision course". pulsesports.ng.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Sign Ugandan Midfielder Ibrahim Kasule to MLS Next Prop Contract". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Win Third Match In a Row, Defeat Huntsville City FC 2-1". newyorkredbulls.com/2.
- ^ "How Kasule found out he was the Player of the Month". pulsesports.ug.
External links
- Ibrahim Kasule at Soccerway
- besoccer.com
- Living people
- 2004 births
- Expatriate men's footballers in Turkey
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Ugandan footballers
- Ugandan expatriate men's footballers
- Ugandan men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- MLS Next Pro players
- New York Red Bulls II players
- New York Red Bulls players