Bobby Chalmers
Footballer
Zimbabwe
Forward
Bobby Chalmers: profile
Bobby Chalmers (born 19 February 1941 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) was a Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward. He died in 2022.
Chalmers's senior club career began in 1962 at Durban City F.C.. He played for 3 clubs between 1962 and 1974. His most appearances came at Durban City F.C. (1962–1966), where he made 114 appearances and scored 106 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 174 appearances and 205 goals.
At international level, Chalmers represented Zimbabwe (1969), earning 3 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Australia on 23 November 1969 (World Cup Qualification).
Bulawayo has produced 35 footballers in our database, including Marshall Munetsi, Peter Ndlovu and Tendai Ndoro.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962–1966 |  Durban City F.C. |
114 | 106 | |
| 1966–1968 | Durban United F.C. |
60 | 50 | |
| 1968–1974 | Maritzburg F.C. |
– | 49 | |
| Total | 174 | 205 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 3 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Nov 1969 | Zimbabwe 1–1 Australia | 63 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 29 Nov 1969 | Zimbabwe 1–3 Australia | 54 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Bobby Chalmers born?
Bobby Chalmers was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Bobby Chalmers play for?
Bobby Chalmers played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 3 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Bobby Chalmers played for?
Bobby Chalmers's recorded clubs are Durban City F.C., Durban United F.C. and Maritzburg F.C..
What position does Bobby Chalmers play?
Bobby Chalmers played as a forward.