Michael Wetungu

Michael Wetungu

Personal information
Full name	Michael Wetungu
Date of birth	(1998-04-25) April 25, 1998
Place of birth	Rochester Hills, Michigan, United States
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
0000–2016	Vardar SC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2016–2019	Michigan State Spartans	72	(3)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017	Michigan Bucks	0	(0)
2017–2018	Lansing United	6	(0)
2019	Flint City Bucks	2	(0)
2020	Real Monarchs	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 5, 2020

Michael Wetungu (born April 25, 1998) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Career

College and amateur

Up to 2016, Wetungu played with the USSDA academy team Vardar, before Wetungu attended and played four years of college soccer at Michigan State University between 2016 and 2019. During his time with the Spartans, Wetungu made 72 appearances and scoring 3 goals as a central defender. He was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in his freshman year.

While in college, Wetungu played with USL League Two sides Flint City Bucks (formerly Michigan Bucks) and Lansing United. He also played with Lansing United in the NPSL prior to their move to the USL.

Professional

On January 9, 2020, Wetungu was selected 46th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Real Salt Lake. Wetungu signed for the club's USL Championship affiliate Real Monarchs on February 5, 2020.

Wetungu made his professional debut on September 16, 2020, starting in a 2–1 loss to Portland Timbers 2.

His option was declined by Real Monarchs following the 2020 season.

External links

• MLS Michael Wetungu | MLSsoccer.com
• Real Salt Lake Michael Wetungu | Real Salt Lake