Collins Mbesuma: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Collins Mbesuma: profile

Collins Mbesuma (born 3 February 1984 in Luanshya, Zambia) is a former Zambian footballer who played as a forward.

Mbesuma made the step into senior football with Roan United F.C. in 2003. He played for 10 clubs in 5 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. (2010–2012): 43 appearances and 18 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 177 appearances and 73 goals.

At international level, Mbesuma represented Zambia (2003–present). Our match database lists 10 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 10 October 2004 (World Cup Qualification).

Luanshya has produced 15 footballers in our database, including Godfrey Chitalu, James Chamanga and Patrick Phiri.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2003 (aged about 19)
First international goal: 2004 – aged 20 (match)
Countries played in: 5: Zambia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Portugal and Turkey
Club goals per game: 0.41 (73 in 177)
Height: 183 cm — taller than 84% of Zambian internationals on record
Latest move: Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Youssef El-Arabi, Devis Epassy and Adama Traoré (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2003–2004	Roan United F.C.	Zambia Super League	25	11
2004–2005	Kaizer Chiefs F.C.	Premier Soccer League	33	27
2005–2007	Portsmouth F.C.	EFL Championship	4	0
2006–2007	C.S. Marítimo	Primeira Liga	23	7
2007–2008	Bursaspor	TFF Second League	6	0
2008–2009	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	16	4
2009–2010	Moroka Swallows F.C.	Premier Soccer League	14	2
2010–2012	Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C.	Premier Soccer League	43	18
2012–2014	Orlando Pirates F.C.	Premier Soccer League	13	4
2014–	Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C.	National First Division	–	–
	Total		177	73

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2003–	Zambia	Senior	–	–

International goals (10)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	10 Oct 2004	Congo 2–3 Zambia	2	World Cup Qualification
2	10 Oct 2004	Congo 2–3 Zambia	37	World Cup Qualification
3	10 Oct 2004	Congo 2–3 Zambia	65	World Cup Qualification
4	26 Mar 2005	Zambia 2–0 Congo	44	World Cup Qualification
5	18 Jun 2005	Zambia 2–1 Mali	85	World Cup Qualification
6	21 Jan 2013	Zambia 1–1 Ethiopia	45	Africa Cup of Nations
7	24 Mar 2013	Lesotho 1–1 Zambia	74	World Cup Qualification
8	8 Jun 2013	Zambia 4–0 Lesotho	83	World Cup Qualification
9	9 Oct 2016	Zambia 1–2 Nigeria	71	World Cup Qualification
10	12 Nov 2016	Cameroon 1–1 Zambia	34	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 Collins Mbesuma?

Collins Mbesuma was born on 3 February 1984, which makes him 42 years old.

Where was Collins Mbesuma born?

Collins Mbesuma was born in Luanshya, Zambia.

Which national team does Collins Mbesuma play for?

Collins Mbesuma played international football for Zambia.

Which clubs has Collins Mbesuma played for?

Collins Mbesuma's recorded clubs are Roan United F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Portsmouth F.C., C.S. Marítimo, Bursaspor, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C., Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C..

How tall is Collins Mbesuma?

Collins Mbesuma is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.

What position does Collins Mbesuma play?

Collins Mbesuma played as a forward.