Charly Musonda
Zambian footballer
Zambia
Midfielder
Charly Musonda: profile
Charly Musonda (born 22 August 1969 in Mufulira, Zambia) is a retired Zambian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Musonda's senior club career began in 1986 at Cercle Brugge K.S.V.. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1986 and 1998. His most appearances came at R.S.C. Anderlecht (1987–1997), where he made 109 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 128 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Musonda represented Zambia (1988–1993), earning 48 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 25 June 1989 (World Cup Qualification).
Mufulira has produced 20 footballers in our database, including Christopher Katongo, Kalusha Bwalya and Felix Katongo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1988 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 1989 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 1986–1998 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Belgium, United States and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (7 in 128)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 44% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Energie Cottbus (1997)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mwepu Ilunga, Adrien Regattin and Micheal Azira (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 |  Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 19 | 1 |
| 1987–1997 | R.S.C. Anderlecht |
Belgian Pro League | 109 | 6 |
| 1996–1997 |  Sacramento Scorpions |
0 | 0 | |
| 1997–1998 |  FC Energie Cottbus |
2. Bundesliga | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 128 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1993 | Zambia |
Senior | 48 | 4 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Jun 1989 | Zambia 2–1 Morocco | 42 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jan 1993 | Zambia 4–0 Namibia | 2 (pen) | 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
How old is Charly Musonda?
Charly Musonda was born on 22 August 1969, which makes him 57 years old.
Where was Charly Musonda born?
Charly Musonda was born in Mufulira, Zambia.
Which national team does Charly Musonda play for?
Charly Musonda played international football for Zambia. He has 48 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Charly Musonda played for?
Charly Musonda's recorded clubs are Cercle Brugge K.S.V., R.S.C. Anderlecht, Sacramento Scorpions and FC Energie Cottbus.
How tall is Charly Musonda?
Charly Musonda is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Charly Musonda play?
Charly Musonda played as a midfielder.