Rudo Marufu joined the FMU women's soccer team in fall 2024.
A native of Harare, Zimbabwe, Marufu previously attended LSU- Eunice from 2022-2024, where she played on the women's soccer team under head coach Courtney Murdoch, making the second round of the NJCAA regional tournament, She also played on the women's basketball team. Marufu graduated from Westridge High School in 2021. She played under head coach Malvin Moyo and earned multiple accolades and achievements, including:
- Four-time basketball national team select (2016-2019)
- 2019 high school athlete of the year
- First girl on the men's soccer team (2015, 2019)
- 2019 deputy house captain
Marufu was part of the KidsCan Cancer Organization and Celebration Church Infant Care Living Springs Elderly Care Home.
Marufu chose FMU because of her relationship with the coach and to experience the Miami life. Her favorite part about FMU is the diversity of people. Marufu's interests include:
Favorite sports team(s): FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC, Inter Miami, AC Milan
Favorite athlete(s): Lionel Messi, Thiago Alcántara, Edén Hazard, Bojan Krkic, Ronaldinho
Favorite food(s): Sushi
Favorite movie(s): Colombiana
Favorite TV/Streaming show(s): Bluey
Favorite vacation spot(s): Anywhere with a beach
Most influential person/people in her life: Her mom, her old coach Malvin and Lionel Messi
Favorite musical artist(s)/group(s): Brent Faiyaz, J Cole, Tame Impala
Favorite book(s): The Alchemist
Hidden talent: Chicken Sounds
Favorite/most memorable sports experience(s): Training and traveling with the women’s soccer national team in 7th grade
