Kevin Kimani


Kevin Kiruthi-Kimani is a Kenyan footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mathare United.

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. After only a few weeks with AFC Leopards, Kimani joined Saudi First Division side Al-Hazem.
He terminated his contract with Al-Hazem on 4 June 2017. During his time with Al-Hazem, Kimani scored one goal in a First Division win against eventual champions Al-Fayha on 8 April. On 31 January 2018, Kimani joined Sofapaka of the Kenyan Premier League. He scored his first goal for Sofapaka on 28 February during a 2–1 home victory over former team AFC Leopards. Kimani was released in November, having netted three goals in the 2018 season. Kimani rejoined ex-club Mathare United on 5 December.

Honours

Club

;Tusker
  • KPL Top 8 Cup: 2014

    Individual

  • Kenyan Player of the Year: 2011