Quick Facts
Biography
Kevin Kiruthi-Kimani (born 12 June 1989) is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi First Division side Al-Hazm.
Career
Club
Kimani began his career in Kenya with Kenya Commercial Bank, prior to a spell with Mathare United. Kimani left Kenyan football for Belgian football in 2012 as he joined Belgian Third Division team Bocholter, he participated in eight fixtures for them before leaving in 2013 to sign for Greek Football League club Fostiras. After nine appearances for Fostiras, he left in 2014 to return to Kenya and join Tusker. Short spells with South African team Jomo Cosmos and Kenyan side AFC Leopards followed in 2016 and 2017 respectively.
In 2017, after only a few weeks with AFC Leopards, Kimani joined Saudi First Division side Al-Hazm.
International
Kimani has represented the Kenyan national team on nine occasions, with his debut coming in 2011 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Seychelles.
Career statistics
International
- As of 12 February 2017.
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | |||
| 2011 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 9 | 0 | |
Honours
Club
- Tusker
- KPL Top 8 Cup (1): 2014
Individual
- Kenyan Player of the Year (1): 2011