Mbwana Samatta: profile
Mbwana Samatta (born 23 December 1992 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) is a Tanzanian footballer who plays as a forward for Aston Villa F.C..
Samatta's senior club career began in 2010 at Simba Sports Club. He has played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at TP Mazembe (2011–2016), where he made 103 appearances and scored 60 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 146 appearances and 78 goals.
At international level, Samatta has represented Tanzania (2011–present). Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 24 March 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Dar es Salaam has produced 28 footballers in our database, including Simon Msuva, Mrisho Ngasa and Erasto Nyoni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tanzania, DR Congo, Belgium and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.53 (78 in 146)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 75% of Tanzanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Aston Villa F.C. (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Boniface, Jeffrey Schlupp and Brice Dja Djédjé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 |  Simba Sports Club |
Tanzanian Premier League | 25 | 13 |
| 2011–2016 |  TP Mazembe |
Linafoot | 103 | 60 |
| 2016– |  K.R.C. Genk |
Belgian Pro League | 16 | 4 |
| 2020– |  Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 146 | 78 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Tanzania |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Mar 2013 | Tanzania 3–1 Morocco | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 24 Mar 2013 | Tanzania 3–1 Morocco | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 7 Oct 2015 | Tanzania 2–0 Malawi | 19 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 14 Nov 2015 | Tanzania 2–2 Algeria | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 27 Jun 2019 | Kenya 3–2 Tanzania | 40 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 8 Sep 2019 | Tanzania 1–1 Burundi | 29 | 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 Mbwana Samatta?
Mbwana Samatta was born on 23 December 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Mbwana Samatta born?
Mbwana Samatta was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Which national team does Mbwana Samatta play for?
Mbwana Samatta plays international football for Tanzania.
Which clubs has Mbwana Samatta played for?
Mbwana Samatta's recorded clubs are Simba Sports Club, TP Mazembe, K.R.C. Genk and Aston Villa F.C..
What team does Mbwana Samatta play for now?
According to the latest data, Mbwana Samatta plays for Aston Villa F.C..
How tall is Mbwana Samatta?
Mbwana Samatta is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Mbwana Samatta play?
Mbwana Samatta plays as a forward.
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