Julius Poloto (born on 9 September 1999) is a Ugandan association footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kampala Capital City Authority FC, commonly known as KCCA FC, in the Uganda Premier League. Poloto captained for both UgandaâÂÂs UâÂÂ17 and UâÂÂ20 national teams. He served as vice-captain and club captain at KCCA FC a head of the 2023/24 season replacing Benjamin Ochan who was the club captain for two seasons.
Julius Poloto came off the bench to score the decisive goal as KCCA edged Gaddafi 1âÂÂ0 in April 2023, maintaining coach Jackson MayanjaâÂÂs unbeaten league start.
Julius Poloto began his Secondary education at Kasawo Secondary School, then joined Amus College School, where he played in the 2015 national championships. He later attended Kibuli Secondary School, from where he joined the KCCA Football Academy. He earned a promotion to the senior team in 2017 under manager Mike Mutebi alongside players like Allan Okello and Peter Magambo. Poloto is also linked to Bukedi College during youth tournaments.
Poloto captained UgandaâÂÂs U-20 team in the 2018 CAF U-20 qualifiers, scoring against South Sudan and playing against Cameroon. In 2014, he featured for UgandaâÂÂs U-17 team, scoring in a 4âÂÂ0 win over Rwanda. In 2018, He was also named in the Uganda Cranesâ provisional squad for AFCON qualifiers but hasnâÂÂt earned a senior cap.