Kevin Simiyu
Kenyan footballer (born 1996)
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Kevin Juma Simiyu[1] (born 12 March 1996) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kenyan Premier League club Posta Rangers. He formerly turned out for Kenyan Premier League sides Nzoia Sugar, Gor Mahia[2] and Nairobi City Stars. He has one cap for Kenya.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kevin Juma Simiyu | ||
| Date of birth | August 9, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Kenya | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nairobi City Stars | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2023 | Nzoia Sugar | 42 | (2) |
| 2023–2025 | Gor Mahia | – | (–) |
| 2025– | Nairobi City Stars | 14 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Kenya | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of March 2021 | |||
Career
Juma began his senior career at Nzoia Sugar FC, where he made 42 league appearances and scored 2 goals between 2018 and 2023.[3]
On 2 July 2023, he signed a four-year contract with reigning Kenyan champions Gor Mahia, aiming to compete in the CAF Champions League.[4]
He left the club in mid-season during the January 2025 window and made a move to Nairobi City Stars to reunite with his former Nzoia Sugar coach Salim Babu.[5]
International career
Juma was handed his international debut for Kenya by Jacob Mulee after coming on as a 75th minute substitute away against hosts Togo on 9 March 2021 at the Stade de Kégué, Lome, during a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group G tie.[6]
Style of Play
As a deep-lying defensive midfielder, Juma is noted for his passing accuracy, tempo control, and ability to shield the backline.