Margaret Belemu
Zambian footballer
Zambia
Midfielder
Shanghai Shengli
Margaret Belemu: profile
Margaret Belemu (born 24 February 1997 in Lusaka, Zambia) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shanghai Shengli.
Belemu's senior club career began in 2022 at Shanghai Shengli. She has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2022. The busiest spell of her career was at Hakkarigücü Spor (2022–2023): 12 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 12 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Belemu has represented Zambia (women) (2018–present), earning 35 caps and scoring 2 goals. She also played for Zambia at women's under-17 level.
Lusaka has produced 70 footballers in our database, including Barbra Banda, Enock Mwepu and Kennedy Mweene.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2018 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2022–present (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: People's Republic of China, Turkey and Zambia
- Latest move
- Shanghai Shengli (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Russell Mwafulirwa, Ayub Daud and Mahmoud Guendouz (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |  Shanghai Shengli |
Chinese Football Women's Super League | – | – |
| 2022–2023 |  Hakkarigücü Spor |
Turkish Women's First Football League | 12 | 2 |
| 2023– | Shanghai Shengli |
Chinese Football Women's Super League | – | – |
| –2021 | Red Arrows F.C. |
Zambia Super League | – | – |
| Total | 12 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Zambia U17 (women) |
Women's under-17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018– | Zambia (women) |
Senior women's | 35 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Margaret Belemu?
Margaret Belemu was born on 24 February 1997, which makes her 29 years old.
Where was Margaret Belemu born?
Margaret Belemu was born in Lusaka, Zambia.
Which national team does Margaret Belemu play for?
Margaret Belemu plays international football for Zambia (women). She has 35 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Margaret Belemu played for?
Margaret Belemu's recorded clubs are Shanghai Shengli, Hakkarigücü Spor and Red Arrows F.C..
What team does Margaret Belemu play for now?
According to the latest data, Margaret Belemu plays for Shanghai Shengli.
What position does Margaret Belemu play?
Margaret Belemu plays as a midfielder.
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