Nizar Khalfan
Tanzanian footballer
Tanzania
Midfielder
Nizar Khalfan: profile
Nizar Khalfan (born 21 June 1988 in Mtwara, Tanzania) is a retired Tanzanian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Khalfan started out at Mtibwa Sugar F.C. in 2005. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Mtibwa Sugar F.C. (2005–2007): 57 appearances and 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 190 appearances and 30 goals.
At international level, Khalfan represented Tanzania (2006–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mauritius on 6 September 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 20 (match)
- Countries played in
- 4: Tanzania, Kuwait, Lebanon and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (30 in 190)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 25% of Tanzanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Young Africans S.C. (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Gaël Kakuta, Cheick Tioté and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Mtibwa Sugar F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | 57 | 16 |
| 2007 |  Al-Tadamon SC |
Kuwaiti Premier League | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 |  Tadamon Sour SC |
Lebanese Premier League | 25 | 2 |
| 2008–2009 | Moro United F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | 21 | 7 |
| 2009–2010 |  Vancouver Whitecaps |
USSF Division 2 Professional League | 26 | 2 |
| 2010–2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Major League Soccer | 21 | 1 |
| 2011 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC |
Major League Soccer | 22 | 1 |
| 2012– | Young Africans S.C. |
CAF Confederation Cup | – | – |
| Total | 190 | 30 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Tanzania |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 Sep 2008 | Mauritius 1–4 Tanzania | 19 | 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 Nizar Khalfan?
Nizar Khalfan was born on 21 June 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Nizar Khalfan born?
Nizar Khalfan was born in Mtwara, Tanzania.
Which national team does Nizar Khalfan play for?
Nizar Khalfan played international football for Tanzania.
Which clubs has Nizar Khalfan played for?
Nizar Khalfan's recorded clubs are Mtibwa Sugar F.C., Al-Tadamon SC, Tadamon Sour SC, Moro United F.C., Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Young Africans S.C..
How tall is Nizar Khalfan?
Nizar Khalfan is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Nizar Khalfan play?
Nizar Khalfan played as a midfielder.