Paulus Shipanga
Namibian footballer
Namibia
Midfielder
Paulus Shipanga: profile
Paulus Shipanga (born 19 May 1980 in Walvis Bay, Namibia) is a former Namibian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Shipanga started out at Blue Waters F.C. in 2000. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Bay United F.C. (2008–2010): 15 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 30 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Shipanga represented Namibia (1999–2010), earning 16 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Rwanda on 15 November 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Walvis Bay has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Aprocius Petrus, Gottlieb Nakuta and Levis Swartbooi.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | Blue Waters F.C. |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2006 |  Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2007 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2007–2008 | Eleven Arrows F.C. |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 2008–2010 | Bay United F.C. |
National First Division | 15 | 1 |
| 2010–2011 | Eleven Arrows F.C. |
Namibia Premier League | 15 | 1 |
| — |  Sabah F.C. |
Malaysia Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 30 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2010 | Namibia |
Senior | 16 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Nov 2003 | Namibia 1–1 Rwanda | 39 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Oct 2008 | Namibia 4–2 Zimbabwe | 44 | 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 Paulus Shipanga?
Paulus Shipanga was born on 19 May 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Paulus Shipanga born?
Paulus Shipanga was born in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Which national team does Paulus Shipanga play for?
Paulus Shipanga played international football for Namibia. He has 16 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Paulus Shipanga played for?
Paulus Shipanga's recorded clubs are Blue Waters F.C., Bidvest Wits F.C., Eleven Arrows F.C., Bay United F.C. and Sabah F.C..
What position does Paulus Shipanga play?
Paulus Shipanga played as a midfielder.
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