Davy Uwimana facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Bujumbura, Burundi | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–1999 | Olympique FC | ||
| 2000–2001 | FC Élite | ||
| 2002 | Corfinium St-Léonard | ||
| 2003 | Bourassa | ||
| 2004 | Corfinium St-Léonard | ||
| 2005–2006 | FC Sélect Rive-Sud | ||
| 2007 | FC Haiti | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2009 | Trois-Rivières Attak | 11 | (1) |
| 2008 | Montreal Impact (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2001 | Burundi U20 | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:18, 25 August 2009 (UTC) | |||
Davy Uwimana is a former professional soccer player from Burundi. He was born on May 8, 1985, in Bujumbura, Burundi. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. He last played for the Trois-Rivières Attak team.
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Davy Uwimana's Football Journey
Davy Uwimana started his football journey at a young age. He played for several youth clubs, learning and improving his skills. These clubs included Olympique FC, FC Élite, and Corfinium St-Léonard. He also played for Bourassa and FC Haiti during his youth years.
Early Career Steps
Davy began his professional career with FC Sélect Rive-Sud. This was an important step for him as a young player. His talent quickly caught the eye of bigger teams.
Playing for Trois-Rivières Attak
In 2007, Davy joined the Trois-Rivières Attak. This team played in a professional league. He played as a defender, helping his team protect their goal. He stayed with them for a few years, showing his dedication and skill.
Time with Montreal Impact
In 2008, Davy had an exciting opportunity. He was loaned to the Montreal Impact. A loan means a player temporarily moves to another team. This allowed him to play at a higher level and gain more experience. After his loan period, he returned to the Trois-Rivières Attak in January 2009. He continued to play for them before eventually leaving the team.
International Experience
Davy also represented his home country, Burundi. In 2001, he played for the Burundi U20 national team. Playing for your country is a great honor for any footballer. It shows that he was considered one of the best young players in Burundi.
