Alexander Garuba

Alex Garuba

Personal information
Full name	Alexander Garuba
Date of birth	(1997-03-04) March 4, 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth	Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s)	Winger, forward
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2019	Centre Colonels	79	(55)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018	Emerald Force	14	(8)
2019	Northern Virginia United	8	(3)
2020	Oakland Roots	1	(1)
2021	Atlanta United 2	11	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 4, 2021

Alexander Garuba (born March 4, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a winger.

Career

College and amateur

Garuba played college soccer at Centre College in Kentucky, where he was one of the most successful players in program history. The forward was Centre's all-time leading goal scorer and a two-time All-American, scoring 55 goals across 79 games spanning four seasons from 2015 to 2019. Garuba didn't play the 2016 season, spending a year at Georgia State University. ^{[1] [2]}

Garuba also played in the NPSL for Emerald Force SC in 2018, ^[3] and Northern Virginia United in 2019. ^[4]

Professional

In January 2020, Garuba joined NISA side Oakland Roots SC. ^[5] He scored a single goal in his only appearance for the club during a season effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[6]

On April 23, 2021, Garuba returned to his home city, signing with USL Championship side Atlanta United 2. ^[2] Following the 2021 season, Garuba was released by Atlanta United 2. ^[7]

References

1. "Alexander Garuba - Men's Soccer". Centre College Athletics.
2. "Atlanta United 2 signs Alexander Garuba | Atlanta United FC".
3. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
4. "National Premier Soccer League". npsl.bonzidev.com.
5. "Garuba signs professional deal with Oakland Roots". Centre College Athletics.
6. "Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association". www.nisasoccer.com.
7. "Atlanta United 2 Announces Year-End Roster Decisions". 2 November 2021.