Marvelous Nakamba: profile
Marvelous Nakamba (born 19 January 1994 in Hwange, Zimbabwe) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Aston Villa F.C..
Nakamba started out at Bantu Tshintsha Guluva Rovers F.C. in 2010. He has played for 5 clubs in 5 countries since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine (2012–2014): 22 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 24 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Nakamba has represented Zimbabwe (2015–present).
Hwange has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Cleopas Dube and Obert Moyo.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Zimbabwe, France, Netherlands, Belgium and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (1 in 24)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 30% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (2019)
- Shares a birthday with
- João Mário, Moussa Sow and Ilaix Moriba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 |  Bantu Tshintsha Guluva Rovers F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2012–2014 |  A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 22 | 1 |
| 2014 | A.S. Nancy-Lorraine |
Ligue 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014–2017 | SBV Vitesse | Eerste Divisie | – | – |
| 2017–2019 |  Club Brugge K.V. |
Belgian Pro League | – | – |
| 2019– |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 24 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015– | Zimbabwe |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Marvelous Nakamba?
Marvelous Nakamba was born on 19 January 1994, which makes him 32 years old.
Where was Marvelous Nakamba born?
Marvelous Nakamba was born in Hwange, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Marvelous Nakamba play for?
Marvelous Nakamba plays international football for Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Marvelous Nakamba played for?
Marvelous Nakamba's recorded clubs are Bantu Tshintsha Guluva Rovers F.C., A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, SBV Vitesse, Club Brugge K.V. and Aston Villa F.C..
What team does Marvelous Nakamba play for now?
According to the latest data, Marvelous Nakamba plays for Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Marvelous Nakamba?
Marvelous Nakamba is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Marvelous Nakamba play?
Marvelous Nakamba plays as a midfielder.
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