Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | October 30, 1991 | ||
Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Playing position | Defensive Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team
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Puerto Rico | ||
Number | 21 | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2010–2013 | New Mexico Lobos | 82 | (3) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012 | Austin Aztex | 2 | (0) |
2014 | Charleston Battery | 0 | (0) |
2014 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 | (0) |
2016– | Puerto Rico FC | 16 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 March 2017. |
Michael Kafari (born October 30, 1991) is a Ghanaianfootballer who plays for Puerto Rico FC in the North American Soccer League.
Kafari played college soccer at the University of New Mexico between 2010 and 2013.
While at college, Kafari appeared for Premier Development League side Austin Aztex in 2012.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC selected Kafari in the third round (No. 51 overall) of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. However, he wasn't signed by the club, instead joining USL Pro side Charleston Battery.
Kafari left Charleston without making a league appearance, but was later signed by Major League Soccer side Sporting Kansas City.
After two years away from the professional game, Kafari signed with North American Soccer League side Puerto Rico FC in July 2016.