Matthew Rusike
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Midfielder
Matthew Rusike: profile
Matthew Rusike (born 28 June 1990 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a retired Zimbabwean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Rusike made the step into senior football with Monomotapa United F.C. in 2009. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2012–2015): 28 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 53 appearances and 10 goals.
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, South Africa and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.19 (10 in 53)
- Latest move
- Helsingborgs IF (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hans Sarpei, Leon Balogun and Adama Traoré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Monomotapa United F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2011–2012 |  Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 14 | 3 |
| 2012–2015 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 28 | 3 |
| 2015 |  Halmstads BK |
Allsvenskan | 11 | 4 |
| 2016– | Helsingborgs IF |
Superettan | – | – |
| — | University of Pretoria F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 53 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Matthew Rusike?
Matthew Rusike was born on 28 June 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Matthew Rusike born?
Matthew Rusike was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Matthew Rusike played for?
Matthew Rusike's recorded clubs are Monomotapa United F.C., Jomo Cosmos F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Halmstads BK, Helsingborgs IF and University of Pretoria F.C..
How tall is Matthew Rusike?
Matthew Rusike is 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Matthew Rusike play?
Matthew Rusike played as a midfielder.
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