Adam Ndlovu
Zimbabwean footballer (1970-2012)
Zimbabwe
Forward
Adam Ndlovu: profile
Adam Ndlovu (born 26 June 1970 in Zimbabwe) was a Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward. He died on 16 December 2012.
Ndlovu made the step into senior football with Highlanders F.C. in 1992. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1992 and 2005. His most appearances came at SR Delémont (1997–2000), where he made 104 appearances and scored 39 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 253 appearances and 81 goals.
At international level, Ndlovu represented Zimbabwe (1992–2004), earning 34 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 9 October 1992 (World Cup Qualification).
Zimbabwe has produced 57 footballers in our database, including Teenage Hadebe, Hardlife Zvirekwi and Marjory Nyaumwe.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 22 (match)
- Club career
- 1992–2005 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, Switzerland and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.32 (81 in 253)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 67% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Free State Stars F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samir Nasri, Jean-Paul Abalo and Doctor Khumalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Highlanders F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 23 | 4 |
| 1994–1997 |  SC Kriens |
Challenge League | 62 | 20 |
| 1997–2000 | SR Delémont |
Promotion League | 104 | 39 |
| 2000–2001 | FC Zürich |
Swiss Super League | 18 | 4 |
| 2002–2003 |  Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 23 | 7 |
| 2003–2004 | Dynamos F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2004–2005 | Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 23 | 7 |
| Total | 253 | 81 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2004 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 34 | – |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Oct 1992 | Zimbabwe 1–0 Togo | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Oct 1993 | Cameroon 3–1 Zimbabwe | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 10 Nov 1996 | Angola 2–1 Zimbabwe | 60 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Oct 2003 | Zimbabwe 3–0 Mauritania | 23 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 3 Feb 2004 | Algeria 1–2 Zimbabwe | 65 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Adam Ndlovu born?
Adam Ndlovu was born in Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Adam Ndlovu play for?
Adam Ndlovu played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 34 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Adam Ndlovu played for?
Adam Ndlovu's recorded clubs are Highlanders F.C., SC Kriens, SR Delémont, FC Zürich, Moroka Swallows F.C., Dynamos F.C. and Free State Stars F.C..
How tall is Adam Ndlovu?
Adam Ndlovu is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Adam Ndlovu play?
Adam Ndlovu played as a forward.