George Mbwando: profile
George Mbwando (born 29 October 1975 in Rhodesia) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a defender.
Mbwando made the step into senior football with Lech Poznań in 1996. He played for 7 clubs in 2 countries between 1996 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at VfB Lübeck (2000–2002): 59 appearances and 14 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 208 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Mbwando represented Zimbabwe (2001–2006), earning 11 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mauritania on 14 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Rhodesia has produced 13 footballers in our database, including Agent Sawu, Ronald Sibanda and Brian Badza.
Eligibility explained: Why does George Mbwando play for Zimbabwe?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 1996–2008 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Poland and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (27 in 208)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 89% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Ingolstadt 04 (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sylvain Gbohouo, Deon Kavendji and Saladin Said (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1997 |  Lech Poznań |
Ekstraklasa | – | – |
| 1997–1998 |  Bonner SC |
Regionalliga West | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | Bonner SC |
Regionalliga West | – | – |
| 1998–1999 | VfB Oldenburg |
Regionalliga | 38 | 7 |
| 2000–2002 | VfB Lübeck |
3. Liga | 59 | 14 |
| 2002–2004 | Alemannia Aachen |
3. Liga | 55 | 4 |
| 2004–2006 | SSV Jahn Regensburg |
3. Liga | 41 | 2 |
| 2006–2008 | FC Ingolstadt 04 |
2. Bundesliga | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 208 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2006 |  Zimbabwe |
Senior | 11 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Nov 2003 | Mauritania 2–1 Zimbabwe | 81 | 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 George Mbwando?
George Mbwando was born on 29 October 1975, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was George Mbwando born?
George Mbwando was born in Rhodesia.
Which national team does George Mbwando play for?
George Mbwando played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 11 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has George Mbwando played for?
George Mbwando's recorded clubs are Lech Poznań, Bonner SC, VfB Oldenburg, VfB Lübeck, Alemannia Aachen, SSV Jahn Regensburg and FC Ingolstadt 04.
How tall is George Mbwando?
George Mbwando is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does George Mbwando play?
George Mbwando played as a defender.
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