Top 10 Kenyan Players In Football History (Ranked)

The Best Kenyan Footballers Of All Time

We are looking at the best Kenyan's to ever play football and how they left a long lasting impact on the game.

Some have won many trophies, whilst others have played for established clubs in the Premier League.

Kenya have never made a World Cup appearance, but they have certainly had some brilliant players in the past.

10. Robert Mambo Mumba

Now retired, Robert Mambo Mumba is one of Kenya's most declarated players making over 72 caps for his country and scoring 13 goals.

Once captain, Mumba was a part of the Kenyan 2004 African Nations Cup and played a major role for his country during the 2000s.

The midfielder made his mark in Europe for multiple clubs in Sweden and even managed Dalkurd FF for a brief spell in 2013.

9. Boniface Ambani

Though one of the lesser capped Kenyan legends, Boniface Ambani was an absolute goal machine during his career.

He still managed to score 5 goals in 12 caps for Kenya and was the top-scorer in the Kenyan Premier League with 20 goals for Tuskor in 2006.

Unfortunately, his career was cut short at only 28 years old after a serious achilles injury in which he had to retire from but is now the chairman of AFC Leopards.

8. Mike Okoth Origi

If you are curious about his surname then your instincts are correct, Mike Okoth Origi is the father of former Liverpool striker Divock Origi.

Like his son, Origi was a striker and his best football came for Belgian giants Racing Club Genk where his goal contributions helped the club win the Belgian First Division.

He made 48 appearances for his country, scoring 17 goals and playing in multiple Africa Cup of Nations.

7. Allan Wanga

Another striker to make the list, Allan Wanga made his mark for a variety of African and Asian sides.

He scored an abundance of goals for every side he played for - scoring in double digits in the majority of seasons that he played.

His 22 goals in 44 appearances for Kenya proves his goalscoring ability and why he is regarded as one of the best Kenyan strikers ever.

6. Joe Kadenge

Joe Kadenge is widelye regarded by Kenyan's as the most naturally gifted player to ever play for them.

His skill, flair and athleticism was on show throughout the 50s and 60s for Maragoli United and Abaluhya FC.

Kadenge's name lives on as an inspiration for young Kenyan players and a symbol of Kenyan football.

5. Musa Otieno

Being Kenya's longest serving player with 90 caps for his country, Musa Otieno was a consistent performer throughout his career.

He made over 300 appearances for South African club Santos proving his leadership and longevity throughout his time there.

Otieno was a good defender and born leader, which every club and country needs to succeed.

4. Michael Olunga

At 31-years-old, Micheal Olunga is one of the only players on this list that is still playing football which shows the levels he has reached already.

His most notable career highlight was a debut hattrick for La Liga side Girona - his only 3 goals for the club on a season-long loan.

He has played all across the globe scoring a huge amount of goals for many clubs and is now playing in Qatar for Al-Arabi.

3. Dennis Oliech

Making the top three, Dennis Oliech played most of his career in France for sides Nantes, Auxerre and Ajaccio.

His explosive speed and finsishing touch made him a striker that was difficult to deal with and showed in his success abroad.

Not only that, he etched his name into Kenyan hearts by scoring the winning goal that sent Kenya to the 2004 African Cup of Nations.

2. McDonald Mariga

There is no doubt that Mcdonald Mariga is one of the best footballers to ever come out of Kenya and has proved the type of talent Kenya can produce.

He first broke history by being the first Kenyan to ever play in the Champions League but then bettered that by being the first Kenyan to play and win the Champions League with Inter Milan in 2010.

A defensive midfielder, Mariga's technical ability and physical presence was crucial for Kenya, much like his younger brother.

1. Victor Wenyama

Yes that's right, younger brother of Mariga, Victor Wenyama, makes the top spot as the consensus best player to ever play for Kenya.

He was the first Kenyan to ever play in the Premier League for Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur and the first Kenyan to score in the Champions League for Celtic.

Wenyama has earned 60 caps for Kenya and was an illustrious midfielder that not only won the ball back, but had a screamer in his back pocket every so often.

He was a joy to watch and a spirited character that is deserving of the number one spot.