David Gateri (born 9 June 1994) is a Kenyan international footballer who plays for Nairobi City Stars as a midfielder.
Career Born in Nairobi, Gateri has played club football for Nairobi City Stars, ASD Cape Town, Bandari, Nakumatt, Ushuru, Tusker and Mount Kenya United.
In September 2010, following elite scouting, Gateri went to Cape United Soccer School of excellence in Cape Town-South Africa and passed trials.Michezo Afrika, 27 September 2010: It's a deal for Gateri in South Africa He delayed his move due to school exams but joined them later in June 2011.Michezo Afrika, 5 June 2011: City Stars' David Gateri secures deal in South AfricaMichezo Afrika, 10 September 2010: City Stars' striker David Gateri closer to deal in South Africa
Part of the highlight of his football was back in April 2013 when, while part of ASD Academy, he went for a two-week trial at English Premier League side Sunderland.Capital FM, 17 April 2013: Sunderland give Stars man Gateri trialSupersport, 16 April 2013: Gateri attending trials at Sunderland
After four years at ASD Academy he returned home to join coastal side Bandari,Futaa, 17 January 2017: Nakumatt snaps Bandari defender, confirms talks with Leopards striker before spending time with Nakumatt, Ushuru, Tusker and Mount Kenya United.Futaa, 29 June 2018: Former KPL champions signs two
He was handed his international debut for Kenya in 2011.
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