Ryen Jiba
Ryen Jiba (born 29 April 2001) is a South Sudanese footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Union Omaha in USL League One.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | April 29, 2001 | ||
Place of birth | South Sudan | ||
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Union Omaha | ||
Number | 27 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2019 | Sparta United | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019–2021 | SLCC Bruins | 48 | (25) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2021 | Park City Red Wolves | 1 | (1) |
2022– | Union Omaha | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 May 2022 |
Career
Youth, College & Amateur
Jiba was born in South Sudan, but grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah, attending East High School.[1][2] He played club soccer with Sparta United, and was the Tosh Athlete of the Year in 2019.[3]
In 2019, Jiba attended Salt Lake Community College to play college soccer. Between 2019 and 2021, Jiba made 48 appearances for the Bruins, scoring 25 goals and tallying 20 assists.[4] Jiba earned regional first team honors three times and was the 2019 NJCAA Region 18 Player of the Year.[5]
In 2021, Jiba also played in the USL League Two with Park City Red Wolves, making a single appearance and scoring a single goal.[6]
Professional
On 18 February 2022, Jiba signed with USL League One side Union Omaha.[2] He made his professional league debut for Omaha on 9 April 2022, starting in a 2–2 draw with Forward Madison FC.[7]
References
- "Ryen Jiba - East High School Boys Soccer". Deseret News.
- "UNION OMAHA SIGNS UNO STANDOUT HUGO KAMETANI AND COLLEGE STAR RYEN JIBA".
- "AGM UYSA Awards Gala 2019". Sparta United Soccer Club. February 20, 2019.
- "Ryen Jiba - Men's Soccer". Salt Lake Community College Athletics.
- Staff, USLLeagueOne com (February 18, 2022). "Union Omaha Sign Pair of Collegiate Standouts". USL League One.
- "Park City Red Wolves SC | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
- "Match Center | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.