David Habarugira (born 16 August 1988 in Bujumbura) is a Burundian footballer who is playing for Léopold FC.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Habarugira | ||
| Date of birth | 16 August 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Léopold FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2006 | Anderlecht | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Anderlecht | 1 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | → Saint-Gilloise (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | D.C. United | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | FC Brussels | 39 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | Sint-Truiden | 22 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | Lierse | 27 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Lierse II | ||
| 2018–2019 | Stade Lausanne | 3 | (0) |
| 2020– | Léopold FC | ||
| Total | 116 | (3) | |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2014 | Burundi | 9 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:29, 3 January 2021 (UTC) | |||
Career
Club
Habarugira grew up in Brussels, and began his career in 2002 playing in the youth system of storied Belgian club Anderlecht.[2] He began his professional career in 2007 on loan to Union Saint-Gilloise,[3] having been made being part of the team's EXQI League squad in the 2007–08 season. He played his first professional game on 22 September 2007 against Kortrijk.
Habarugira signed with Major League Soccer side D.C. United on 14 August 2009.[4] He made appearances for the team in the CONCACAF Champions League. He was released by D.C. United on 20 January 2010.[5]
International
Habarugira is a full international for the Burundi national football team.[6] He made his first appearance for the team on 1 June 2008 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Seychelles.[7]
Personal life
David's brother, Jean-Paul Habarugira, is also a professional soccer player, for Atlético Olympic and the national side.[8]