David Habarugira (born 16 August 1988 in Bujumbura) is a Burundian footballer who is playing for Léopold FC.

Career

Club

Habarugira grew up in Brussels, and began his career in 2002 playing in the youth system of storied Belgian club Anderlecht. He began his professional career in 2007 on loan to Union Saint-Gilloise, 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.

David Habarugira

Habarugira signed with Major League Soccer side D.C. United on 14 August 2009. He made appearances for the team in the CONCACAF Champions League. He was released by D.C. United on 20 January 2010.

David Habarugira

International

Habarugira is a full international for the Burundi national football team. He made his first appearance for the team on 1 June 2008 in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Seychelles.

David Habarugira

Personal life

David's brother, Jean-Paul Habarugira, is also a professional soccer player, for Atlético Olympic and the national side.

References

1988 births

Living people

Footballers from Bujumbura

Burundian men's footballers

Burundian expatriate men's footballers

Burundi men's international footballers

Burundian emigrants to Belgium

R.S.C. Anderlecht players

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise players

D.C. United players

R.W.D.M. Brussels F.C. players

Sint-Truidense V.V. players

Lierse S.K. players

FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy players

Léopold FC players

Challenger Pro League players

Swiss Promotion League players

Men's association football defenders

Burundian expatriate sportspeople in the United States

Burundian expatriate sportspeople in Switzerland

Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States

Expatriate men's footballers in Switzerland