Edelbert Dinha
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Midfielder
Edelbert Dinha: profile
Edelbert Dinha (born 14 March 1974 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a retired Zimbabwean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Dinha's senior club career began in 1993 at CAPS United F.C.. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1993 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at Cape Town Spurs F.C. (1998–2002): 130 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 315 appearances and 26 goals.
At international level, Dinha represented Zimbabwe (1997–2006), earning 12 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Cameroon on 17 August 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 23)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1993–2008 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, Poland and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (26 in 315)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 7% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Matthew Booth, Delvin N'Dinga and Fashion Sakala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | CAPS United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 16 | 1 |
| 1995–1996 |  GKS Tychy |
II liga | 3 | 0 |
| 1996–1998 | CAPS United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | 96 | 11 |
| 1998–2002 |  Cape Town Spurs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 130 | 8 |
| 2002–2006 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 53 | 3 |
| 2006–2007 | FC AK |
National First Division | 17 | 3 |
| 2007–2008 | Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 315 | 26 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2006 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 12 | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Aug 1997 | Zimbabwe 1–2 Cameroon | 82 | 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 Edelbert Dinha?
Edelbert Dinha was born on 14 March 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Edelbert Dinha born?
Edelbert Dinha was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Edelbert Dinha play for?
Edelbert Dinha played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 12 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Edelbert Dinha played for?
Edelbert Dinha's recorded clubs are CAPS United F.C., GKS Tychy, Cape Town Spurs F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., FC AK and Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C..
How tall is Edelbert Dinha?
Edelbert Dinha is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Edelbert Dinha play?
Edelbert Dinha played as a midfielder.