James Phiri
Footballer (1968-2001)
Zambia
Goalkeeper
James Phiri: profile
James Phiri (born 13 February 1968 in Lusaka, Zambia) was a Zambian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He died on 5 January 2001.
Phiri started out at Zanaco F.C. in 1990. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1990 and 2000.
At international level, Phiri represented Zambia (1993–1998), earning 43 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Lusaka has produced 70 footballers in our database, including Barbra Banda, Enock Mwepu and Kennedy Mweene.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1993 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1990–2000 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Zambia and People's Republic of China
- Latest move
- Qingdao Hainiu F.C. (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Memphis Depay, Mamadou Sakho and Georges-Kévin Nkoudou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1998 | Zanaco F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| 1998–2000 |  Qingdao Hainiu F.C. |
Chinese Super League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1998 | Zambia |
Senior | 43 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was James Phiri born?
James Phiri was born in Lusaka, Zambia.
Which national team does James Phiri play for?
James Phiri played international football for Zambia. He has 43 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has James Phiri played for?
James Phiri's recorded clubs are Zanaco F.C. and Qingdao Hainiu F.C..
What position does James Phiri play?
James Phiri played as a goalkeeper.