Full name Ronil Dufrene Role Soccer player Place of birth Haiti Height 1.75 m | Playing position Position Midfielder Name Ronil Dufrene | |
Date of birth (1962-07-04)July 4, 1962 1982 Ulster Community College 1983 Florida International University | ||
Ronil Dufrene (born July 4, 1962 in Haiti) is a former Haitian-American soccer player. He spent at least one season in the United Soccer League, one in the Major Indoor Soccer League and two in the French Ligue 2. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1991.
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College
Dufrene attended Ulster Community College, earning All American recognition in 1982. He then transferred to Florida International University in 1983
Professional career
Dufrene signed with the Fort Lauderdale Sun of the United Soccer League. He joined the Dallas Sidekicks of Major Indoor Soccer League as a free agent on October 3, 1984. He was injured in an automobile accident on November 17, 1984 which led to his missing several months. The team released him on April 16, 1985. In 1986, he joined Stade Reims of Ligue 2. Over two seasons, he played 42 league games.
National team
Dufrene earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1991. The first was a 1-0 loss to Switzerland on February 1, 1991. Dufrene came on for Jimmy Banks in the 71st minute. The second was another 1-0 loss, this time to Bermuda on February 21, 1991. Mark Santel replaced him in the 71st minute.