Henry McKop: profile
Henry McKop (born 8 July 1967 in Rhodesia) is a retired Zimbabwean footballer who played as a defender.
McKop started out at Zimbabwe Saints F.C. in 1988. He played for 8 clubs in 6 countries since 1988. His most appearances came at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (1997–1999), where he made 42 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 113 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, McKop represented Zimbabwe (1988–1998). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Togo on 17 January 1993 (World Cup Qualification).
Rhodesia has produced 13 footballers in our database, including George Mbwando, Agent Sawu and Ronald Sibanda.
Nationality explained: Why does Henry McKop play for Zimbabwe?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1988 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 1993 – aged 25 (match)
- Countries played in
- 6: Zimbabwe, Germany, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 113)
- Latest move
- AmaZulu F.C. (2000)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yann Karamoh, Hassan Nader and Talal El Karkouri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1992 |  Zimbabwe Saints F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1992–1993 |  Bonner SC |
Regionalliga West | – | – |
| 1993–1995 |  Bristol City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 5 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 |  Shelbourne F.C. |
League of Ireland Premier Division | 19 | 0 |
| 1996–1997 |  SK Vorwärts Steyr |
Austrian Regional League | 28 | 0 |
| 1997–1999 |  Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 42 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | AmaZulu F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 19 | 2 |
| — | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 113 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1998 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 Jan 1993 | Togo 1–2 Zimbabwe | 62 | 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 Henry McKop?
Henry McKop was born on 8 July 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Henry McKop born?
Henry McKop was born in Rhodesia.
Which national team does Henry McKop play for?
Henry McKop played international football for Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Henry McKop played for?
Henry McKop's recorded clubs are Zimbabwe Saints F.C., Bonner SC, Bristol City F.C., Shelbourne F.C., SK Vorwärts Steyr, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., AmaZulu F.C. and Bidvest Wits F.C..
What position does Henry McKop play?
Henry McKop played as a defender.