James Matola
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Defender
James Matola: profile
James Matola (born 31 May 1977 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a defender.
Matola started out at Dynamos F.C. in 2002. He played for 6 clubs in 2 countries between 2002 and 2012. His most appearances came at Free State Stars F.C. (2007–2010), where he made 53 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Matola represented Zimbabwe (1999–2008), earning 34 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 2002–2012 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Zimbabwe and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (1 in 81)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 46% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Buffalo (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gabriel Zakuani, Daniel Bekono and William Mokoena (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Dynamos F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2006–2007 |  SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 28 | 0 |
| 2007–2010 | Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 53 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 | Carara Kicks F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2010–2011 | Batau F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2011–2012 | FC Buffalo |
SAFA Second Division | – | – |
| Total | 81 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2008 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 34 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is James Matola?
James Matola was born on 31 May 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was James Matola born?
James Matola was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does James Matola play for?
James Matola played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 34 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has James Matola played for?
James Matola's recorded clubs are Dynamos F.C., SuperSport United F.C., Free State Stars F.C., Carara Kicks F.C., Batau F.C. and FC Buffalo.
How tall is James Matola?
James Matola is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does James Matola play?
James Matola played as a defender.
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