Frank Ssebuufu (born 9 September 2001) is a Ugandan professional footballer who most recently played as a forward for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II.
Club career
Early career
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
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
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
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
- 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
- ^ "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
- Frank Ssebuufu at Soccerway
- Frank Ssebuufu at BeSoccer
- upl.co.ug profile
- e-scorespot.com