Peter Ndlovu
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Forward
Peter Ndlovu: profile
Peter Ndlovu (born 25 February 1973 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward.
Ndlovu started out at Highlanders F.C. in 1988. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1988 and 2011. His most appearances came at Coventry City F.C. (1991–1997), where he made 176 appearances and scored 39 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 523 appearances and 112 goals.
At international level, Ndlovu represented Zimbabwe (1990–2007), earning 81 caps and scoring 37 goals. Our match database lists 14 of his international goals; the first came against Egypt on 20 December 1992 (World Cup Qualification).
Bulawayo has produced 35 footballers in our database, including Marshall Munetsi, Tendai Ndoro and Rudo Neshamba.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1990 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 1992 – aged 19 (match)
- Club career
- 1988–2011 (24 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, United Kingdom and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (112 in 523)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 10% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Black Mambas F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaïla Sarr, Younès Belhanda and Krepin Diatta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1990 | Highlanders F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1991–1997 |  Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | 176 | 39 |
| 1997–2001 | Birmingham City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 106 | 23 |
| 2000–2001 | Huddersfield Town A.F.C. |
EFL League One | 6 | 4 |
| 2001–2004 | Sheffield United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 135 | 25 |
| 2004–2008 |  Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 81 | 20 |
| 2008–2009 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. |
National First Division | 19 | 1 |
| 2011 | Black Mambas F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 523 | 112 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–2007 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 81 | 37 |
International goals (14)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Dec 1992 | Zimbabwe 2–1 Egypt | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 31 Jan 1993 | Zimbabwe 2–1 Angola | 61 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 8 Apr 2000 | Central African Republic 0–1 Zimbabwe | 6 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 23 Apr 2000 | Zimbabwe 3–1 Central African Republic | 35 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 24 Feb 2001 | Burkina Faso 1–2 Zimbabwe | 3 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 24 Feb 2001 | Burkina Faso 1–2 Zimbabwe | 12 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 5 May 2001 | South Africa 2–1 Zimbabwe | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 12 Oct 2003 | Zimbabwe 3–0 Mauritania | 57 | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 25 Jan 2004 | Zimbabwe 1–2 Egypt | 46 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 29 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 5–3 Zimbabwe | 8 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 29 Jan 2004 | Cameroon 5–3 Zimbabwe | 47 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 12 | 3 Jul 2004 | Rwanda 0–2 Zimbabwe | 41 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 5 Jun 2005 | Zimbabwe 1–0 Gabon | 52 | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 19 Jun 2005 | Algeria 2–2 Zimbabwe | 87 | 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 Peter Ndlovu?
Peter Ndlovu was born on 25 February 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Peter Ndlovu born?
Peter Ndlovu was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Peter Ndlovu play for?
Peter Ndlovu played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 81 caps and 37 goals on record.
Which clubs has Peter Ndlovu played for?
Peter Ndlovu's recorded clubs are Highlanders F.C., Coventry City F.C., Birmingham City F.C., Huddersfield Town A.F.C., Sheffield United F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. and Black Mambas F.C..
How tall is Peter Ndlovu?
Peter Ndlovu is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Peter Ndlovu play?
Peter Ndlovu played as a forward.