Steven Sserwadda (born 28 August 2002) is a Ugandan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for MLS Next Pro club CT United FC, on loan from New York Red Bulls II.

Club career

KCCA

Born in Kampala, Sserwadda began his career in the youth setup of local club Kampala Capital City Authority FC in 2015. In 2018, he was promoted to the KCCA first team after rising through the ranks of the youth teams. A few months later he made his first international club appearance in the 2018–19 CAF Confederation Cup in a 2–1 victory against Tanzanian club, Mtibwa Sugar. During the 2018 Uganda Cup semi-finals, Sserwadda scored two goals in a 9–0 victory against Synergy FC. While with the club he won various titles, including one Kagame Interclub Cup, one Uganda Premier League, two Super Cups, and a Super 8 Cup.

New York Red Bulls II

On 30 September 2021, Sserwadda joined USL Championship side New York Red Bulls II. Sserwadda made his debut for Red Bulls II on October 15, 2021, during a 1–1 draw against Tampa Bay Rowdies. On 31 July 2022, Sserwadda scored his first goal with New York Red Bulls II in a 1–2 loss to New Mexico United. On 9 August 2022, Sserwadda scored the equalizing goal in a 2–1 victory over Atlanta United 2. On 6 February 2024, the New York Red Bulls II announced that they had re-signed Sserwadda to a pro contract

New York Red Bulls (loan)

On 22 June 2022, the New York Red Bulls announced that they had signed Sserwadda to a short-term loan ahead of their 2022 U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against New York City FC. Sserwadda made his first team debut for the Red Bulls the same day as an 84th-minute substitution for Luquinhas.

New York Red Bulls

On 9 July 2022, Sserwadda made a permanent move to the Red Bulls first team roster. He missed the entire 2023 season as result of an MCL injury suffered while playing for his national team.

CT United FC

On 8 January 2026, Red Bull New York II loaned midfielder Steven Sserwadda to MLS NEXT Pro expansion side Connecticut United FC for the 2026 season. Sserwadda was a part of the club's first starting XI in their history on 1 March 2026.

International career

Sserwadda featured in all six matches for Uganda in the 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He scored two goals in the group stage, playing a vital role in their run to the final. He debuted with the Uganda national team in a friendly 1–1 (5–4) penalty shootout win over Tajikistan on 25 March 2022. On 24 March 2023, Sserwadda suffered a torn MCL during an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game against Tanzania.

Career statistics

As of match played March 15, 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
KCCA FC2018–19Uganda Premier League1100321053
2019–20Uganda Premier League91000010101
2020–21Uganda Premier League90001000100
Total192004220254
New York Red Bulls II2021USL Championship4000000040
2022USL Championship142000000142
2023MLS Next Pro0000000000
2024MLS Next Pro232002000252
2025MLS Next Pro220000000220
Total634002000654
CT United FC2026MLS Next Pro3000000030
Total3000000030
New York Red Bulls2022Major League Soccer2000100030
Total2000100030
Career total876007220968

Honours

KCCA

New York Red Bulls II

External links

  • at Soccerway
  • KCCA Stats ()