John Maduka
Malawian footballer
Malawi
Midfielder
John Maduka: profile
John Maduka (born 27 September 1970 in Thyolo District, Malawi) is a former Malawian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Maduka started out at Strindheim IL in 1995. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 1995. His most appearances came at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2004–2009), where he made 118 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 248 appearances and 36 goals.
At international level, Maduka represented Malawi (1991–2005), earning 27 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 21 April 2001 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1991 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2001 – aged 30 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Norway, Malawi and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.15 (36 in 248)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 23% of Malawian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Frédéric Bulot, Maxwel Cornet and Uche Okechukwu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 |  Strindheim IL |
Norwegian Second Division | 5 | 0 |
| 1996 | Silver Strikers F.C. |
Malawi Premier Division | 100 | 29 |
| 2003–2004 |  AmaZulu F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 25 | 1 |
| 2004–2009 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 118 | 6 |
| — | Bush Bucks F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 248 | 36 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–2005 | Malawi |
Senior | 27 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Apr 2001 | Burkina Faso 4–2 Malawi | 78 | 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 John Maduka?
John Maduka was born on 27 September 1970, which makes him 56 years old.
Where was John Maduka born?
John Maduka was born in Thyolo District, Malawi.
Which national team does John Maduka play for?
John Maduka played international football for Malawi. He has 27 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has John Maduka played for?
John Maduka's recorded clubs are Strindheim IL, Silver Strikers F.C., AmaZulu F.C., Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. and Bush Bucks F.C..
How tall is John Maduka?
John Maduka is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does John Maduka play?
John Maduka played as a midfielder.