Junior Petrus

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Junior Petrus
Personal information
Full name Junior Simaneka John Iyaalo Petrus
Date of birth (2002-06-17) 17 June 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Namibia
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Liria Prizren
Number 23
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2019–2023 Blue Waters
2023– Liria Prizren 15 (1)
International career
2021– Namibia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 November 2023 (UTC)

Junior Simaneka John Iyaalo Petrus (born 17 June 2000) is a Namibian footballer who plays for Liria Prizren of the Football Superleague of Kosovo, and the Namibian national team.

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Club career

Petrus started his career for the local club Blue Waters. [1]

On 15 July 2023 signed for the Football Superleague of Kosovo club Liria Prizren. On 13 August 2023 made his club debut in the 0–1 loss to Ballkani. [2]

International career

On 5 May 2023 made his international debut in the 1–1 draw against South Africa. [3]

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References

  1. "Blue Waters reward athletes". Truth, for its own sake.
  2. "Petrus joins Liria FC in Kosovo". Truth, for its own sake.
  3. "Petrus living his dream after a breakout season - Confidente". July 24, 2023.