| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | June 7, 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Kimisagara, Nyarugenge District, Rwanda [1] | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kibuye FC | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1999–2001 | Kigali City F.C. | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2002 | Kigali City F.C. | 7 | (0) |
| 2003–2009 | Rayon Sport | 99 | (10) |
| 2006 | → Espérance Kigali (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2010– | Kibuye FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2006–2007 | Rwanda [2] | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Olivier Uwingabire (born June 7, 1986 in Rwanda) is a Rwandan football defender currently playing for Kibuye FC.
Uwingabire played previously for Kigali City F.C., Rayon Sport and Espérance Kigali. [3]
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