David Chabala
Zambian association football player (1960–1993)
Zambia
Goalkeeper
David Chabala: profile
David Chabala (born 2 February 1960 in Mufulira, Zambia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He died on 27 April 1993.
Chabala started out at Mufulira Wanderers F.C. in 1978. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1978 and 1993.
At international level, Chabala represented Zambia (1983–1993).
Mufulira has produced 20 footballers in our database, including Christopher Katongo, Kalusha Bwalya and Felix Katongo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1983 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1978–1993 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Zambia and Argentina
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 67% of Zambian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mufulira Wanderers F.C. (1992)
- Shares a birthday with
- Edmond Tapsoba, Sadiq Umar and Omar Mascarell (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1991 | Mufulira Wanderers F.C. |
Zambia Nationa Division One | – | – |
| 1991–1992 |  Argentinos Juniors |
Argentine Primera División | – | – |
| 1992–1993 | Mufulira Wanderers F.C. |
Zambia Nationa Division One | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–1993 | Zambia |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was David Chabala born?
David Chabala was born in Mufulira, Zambia.
Which national team does David Chabala play for?
David Chabala played international football for Zambia.
Which clubs has David Chabala played for?
David Chabala's recorded clubs are Mufulira Wanderers F.C. and Argentinos Juniors.
How tall is David Chabala?
David Chabala is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does David Chabala play?
David Chabala played as a goalkeeper.
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