Keith Makubuya (born January 26, 1993) is a Canadian

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player who played in

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and the

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Career

Youth

Makubuya began his youth career with St. Catharines Concord SC. He continued his youth career with

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Professional

In 2009 Makubuya joined TFC Academy and played for the Academy team in the

. In late January 2011 it was announced that Makubuya would travel with Toronto's Senior team to

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for preseason training camp, Makubuya was one of four academy players invited to travel. After impressing during the preseason training camp he signed with Toronto FC on March 17, 2011. Makubuya made his debut for Toronto's first team against the

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on March 19, 2011 as a second half sub for Nick Soolsma. The game ended as a 4–2 away defeat for Toronto in the league's first ever all Canadian match-up. Makubuya was released by Toronto on November 15, 2012. Makubuya signed for

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for the 2013 CSL season. He scored two goals in the 2014 season opener. He played with the Niagara organization for three seasons failing to secure a postseason berth.

Honours

Toronto FC

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Club Statistics

Last updated on August 15, 2011.

References

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* 1993 births Living people Canadian men's soccer players Men's association football forwards Soccer people from Ontario Sportspeople from St. Catharines Toronto FC players Canadian people of Ugandan descent Canadian Soccer League (1998–present) players Major League Soccer players Homegrown Players (MLS) Toronto FC Academy players 21st-century Canadian sportsmen {{Canada-footy-bio-stub