Market value
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Defensive Midfield Midfield
Career snapshot
10
clubs played for
15/16
debut season
0.05
goals / match
Colorado Rapids
top club · 72 apps
Career highs
€500k
peak value · 2016
—
top transfer fee
8
best season · 2013
16 / 0
int'l caps / goals
Born the same day
Shares 1987-08-22 · 4 players total
257Appearances
13Goals
6Assists
42Yellow cards
2Red cards
59Full matches (90′)
| Full name | Mike Azira |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Micheal Azira |
| Date of birth | 1987-08-22 (38 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Kampala, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda United States |
| Position | Midfield - Defensive Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | |
| Height | 178.00 m |
| Current club | Retired |
| Joined | 2023-02-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Outfitter | adidas |
Feb 2023
Transfer: Without Club → Retired
22/23 · Transfer
Dec 2022
Transfer: New Mexico Utd. → Without Club
22/23 · Transfer
Jul 2022
2022 — New Mexico United
20 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2021
2021 — New Mexico United
28 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Feb 2021
Transfer: Chicago → New Mexico Utd.
20/21 · Transfer
Jul 2020
2020 — Chicago Fire FC
6 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Aug 2019
Transfer: Montreal → Chicago
19/20 · Transfer
Jul 2019
2019 — Montreal Impact, Chicago Fire
24 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Aug 2018
Transfer: Colorado → Montreal
18/19 · Transfer
Aug 2018
Transfer: Switchbacks FC → Colorado
18/19 · Return from loan
Aug 2018
Transfer: Colorado → Switchbacks FC
18/19 · Loan
Jul 2018
2018 — Montreal Impact, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
17 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2017
17/18 — Colorado Rapids
0 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2017
2017 — Colorado Rapids
31 matches · 2 G · 1 A · across 2 competitions
Jul 2016
2016 — Colorado Rapids
35 matches · 0 G · 1 A · across 3 competitions
Dec 2015
Transfer: Seattle → Colorado
15/16 · Draft
Jul 2015
15/16 — Seattle Sounders FC
4 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 1 competition
Jul 2015
2015 — Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Sounders FC 2
17 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Jul 2014
2014 — Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Sounders FC Reserves
28 matches · 0 G · 0 A · across 4 competitions
Mar 2014
Transfer: Charleston → Seattle
13/14 · Transfer
Jul 2013
2013 — Charleston Battery, Seattle Sounders FC Reserves
29 matches · 8 G · 2 A · across 3 competitions
Jul 2012
2012 — Charleston Battery
18 matches · 1 G · 0 A · across 3 competitions
May 2012
Transfer: UOM Rams → Charleston
11/12 · Transfer
Aug 2011
Transfer: LW Blue Raiders → UOM Rams
10/11 · Transfer
Aug 2008
Transfer: Unknown → LW Blue Raiders
08/09 · Transfer
Jan 1970
Peak market value: €500k
Highest valuation recorded in dataset
Minutes played by club
New Mexico United
21.8%
Chicago Fire FC
0.0%
Chicago Fire
0.0%
Montreal Impact
13.5%
Colorado Rapids
48.9%
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC
0.0%
Seattle Sounders FC
0.0%
Seattle Sounders FC 2
0.0%
Seattle Sounders FC Reserves
1.7%
Charleston Battery
14.1%
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico United | 2 | 2021 | 2022 | 48 | 1 | 1 | 1,168 |
| Chicago Fire FC | 1 | 2020 | 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chicago Fire | 1 | 2019 | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montreal Impact | 2 | 2018 | 2019 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 723 |
| Colorado Rapids | 4 | 17/18 | 2018 | 72 | 2 | 2 | 2,614 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 1 | 2018 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC | 3 | 15/16 | 2015 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 1 | 2015 | 2015 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders FC Reserves | 2 | 2013 | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| Charleston Battery | 2 | 2012 | 2013 | 46 | 8 | 2 | 752 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US Open Cup | New Mexico United | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | USLC | New Mexico United | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | USLC Playoffs | New Mexico United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | USLC | New Mexico United | 28 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1,168 |
| 2020 | MLS | Chicago Fire FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Canadian Championship | Montreal Impact | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MLS | Chicago Fire | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | MLS | Montreal Impact | 19 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MLS | Montreal Impact | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 723 |
| 2018 | MLS | Colorado Rapids | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | US Open Cup | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | USL | Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MLS | Colorado Rapids | 30 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 2,569 |
| 2017 | US Open Cup | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 2016 | MLS | Colorado Rapids | 31 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Colorado Rapids | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | US Open Cup | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS | Seattle Sounders FC | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Seattle Sounders FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | US Open Cup | Seattle Sounders FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | USL | Seattle Sounders FC 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MLS | Seattle Sounders FC | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Seattle Sounders FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | US Open Cup | Seattle Sounders FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | USL Pro | Seattle Sounders FC Reserves | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | US Open Cup | Charleston Battery | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | USL Pro | Seattle Sounders FC Reserves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 2013 | USL Pro | Charleston Battery | 24 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 362 |
| 2013 | USL Pro Cup | Charleston Battery | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 90 |
| 2012 | US Open Cup | Charleston Battery | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | USL Pro | Charleston Battery | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | USL Pro Cup | Charleston Battery | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 300 |
| 17/18 | CONCACAF CL | Colorado Rapids | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | CONCACAF CL | Seattle Sounders FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09 | 2008-08-01 | Unknown | LW Blue Raiders | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-08-01 | LW Blue Raiders | UOM Rams | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 11/12 | 2012-05-01 | UOM Rams | Charleston | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 13/14 | 2014-03-06 | Charleston | Seattle | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 15/16 | 2015-12-09 | Seattle | Colorado | Draft | 350000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-04 | Colorado | Switchbacks FC | Loan | 400000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-07 | Switchbacks FC | Colorado | Return from loan | 400000 | — |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-08 | Colorado | Montreal | Transfer | 400000 | — |
| 19/20 | 2019-08-07 | Montreal | Chicago | Transfer | 400000 | — |
| 20/21 | 2021-02-01 | Chicago | New Mexico Utd. | Transfer | 200000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2022-12-01 | New Mexico Utd. | Without Club | Transfer | 100000 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-02-01 | Without Club | Retired | Transfer | 100000 | — |
No recorded injuries.
Current—
Peak€500k
Low—
Δ since start−€350k
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €125k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €150k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €200k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €300k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €500k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #13497 | #23 | 16 | 0 | — | — | former national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominique Badji | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Hairston | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Miller | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kalen Ryden | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander Tambakis | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekeil Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Bruce | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | USL Pro | Seattle Sounders FC Reserves | 6 | 25 |
| 2013 | USL Pro Cup | Charleston Battery | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 | USL Pro Cup | Charleston Battery | 1 | 3 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | USL Pro | Seattle Sounders FC Reserves | 2 | 25 |
| 2017 | MLS | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 30 |
| 2016 | MLS | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 31 |
Every loan spell across this player's career.
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Fee | Value at transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 2018-08-07 | Switchbacks FC | Colorado | Return from loan | — | €400k |
| 18/19 | 2018-08-04 | Colorado | Switchbacks FC | Loan | — | €400k |
Teams faced most often by Mike Azira's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Salt Lake | 59 | 17 | 13 | 29 | 64 | 95 | -31 | 29% |
| FC Dallas | 58 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 73 | 79 | -6 | 31% |
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 54 | 22 | 9 | 23 | 67 | 81 | -14 | 41% |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 44 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 44 | 47 | -3 | 27% |
| Houston Dynamo | 43 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 57 | 60 | -3 | 35% |
| Seattle Sounders | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 38 | 70 | -32 | 20% |
| Portland Timbers | 33 | 11 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 49 | -7 | 33% |
| Vancouver Whitecaps | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 44 | 43 | +1 | 39% |
| Sporting Kansas City | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 45 | -10 | 32% |
| CD Chivas | 28 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 31 | +17 | 50% |
| Columbus Crew | 27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 37% |
| D.C. United | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 32% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | Senior debut season | |
| 2012 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 1,168 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.39 |
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 723 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.62 |
| 2017 | 31 | 2,614 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.28 |
| 2016 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 28 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 29 | 542 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.66 |
| 2012 | 18 | 300 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.6 |
| 15/16 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
USLC
95 apps
7 G
3 A
USLC Playoffs
6 apps
3 G
0 A
MLS
130 apps
2 G
3 A
US Open Cup
13 apps
1 G
0 A
MLS Cup Playoffs
8 apps
0 G
0 A
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Frequently asked about Mike Azira
Who is Mike Azira?
Mike Azira is an Uganda professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfield for Retired.
How old is Mike Azira?
Mike Azira is 38 years old. He was born on August 22, 1987 in Kampala.
What position does Mike Azira play?
Mike Azira plays as a defensive midfield (Midfield - Defensive Midfield).
What club does Mike Azira play for?
Mike Azira currently plays for Retired.
How many career goals has Mike Azira scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Mike Azira has scored 13 goals in 257 appearances.