Newton Ben Katanha: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Newton Ben Katanha: profile

Newton Ben Katanha (born 3 February 1983 in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward and midfielder.

Katanha made the step into senior football with CAPS United F.C. in 1999. He played for 10 clubs in 7 countries since 1999. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Schaffhausen (2007–2010): 72 appearances and 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 196 appearances and 59 goals.

At international level, Katanha represented Zimbabwe (2001–2005), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Chitungwiza has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Evans Rusike, Alois Bunjira and Marshal Mudehwe.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2001 (aged about 18)
Countries played in: 7: Zimbabwe, Austria, Germany, Malaysia, Russia, Switzerland and Cambodia
Club goals per game: 0.30 (59 in 196)
Height: 175 cm — taller than 19% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
Latest move: Phnom Penh Crown F.C. (2014)
Shares a birthday with: Youssef El-Arabi, Devis Epassy and Adama Traoré (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1999	CAPS United F.C.	Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League	–	–
1999–2001	SV Austria Salzburg	Austrian Football Second League	2	0
1999–2001	FC Red Bull Salzburg	Bundesliga	2	0
2001–2003	BSV Bad Bleiberg		52	15
2003–2004	Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga	22	1
2004–2005	MPPJ Selangor FC		–	–
2006	PFC Spartak Nalchik	Russian First League	1	0
2007–2010	FC Schaffhausen	1. Liga Classic	72	29
2010–2013	FC Winterthur	Challenge League	45	14
2014–	Phnom Penh Crown F.C.	Cambodian Premier League	–	–
	Total		196	59

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2001–2005	Zimbabwe	Senior	3	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Newton Ben Katanha?

Newton Ben Katanha was born on 3 February 1983, which makes him 43 years old.

Where was Newton Ben Katanha born?

Newton Ben Katanha was born in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe.

Which national team does Newton Ben Katanha play for?

Newton Ben Katanha played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Newton Ben Katanha played for?

Newton Ben Katanha's recorded clubs are CAPS United F.C., SV Austria Salzburg, FC Red Bull Salzburg, BSV Bad Bleiberg, Arminia Bielefeld, MPPJ Selangor FC, PFC Spartak Nalchik, FC Schaffhausen, FC Winterthur and Phnom Penh Crown F.C..

How tall is Newton Ben Katanha?

Newton Ben Katanha is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.

What position does Newton Ben Katanha play?

Newton Ben Katanha played as a forward and midfielder.