Ralph Matema
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Forward
Ralph Matema: profile
Ralph Matema (born 19 June 1982 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) is a former Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward.
Matema made the step into senior football with Highlanders F.C. in 2004. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 2004 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2007–2009): 4 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 4 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Matema represented Zimbabwe.
Bulawayo has produced 35 footballers in our database, including Marshall Munetsi, Peter Ndlovu and Tendai Ndoro.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2004–2014 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Zimbabwe and South Africa
- Latest move
- Witbank Spurs F.C. (2009)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdelaziz Barrada, Dylan Bronn and Mateus Galiano da Costa (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Highlanders F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2007–2009 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 4 | 1 |
| 2009–2014 | Witbank Spurs F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 4 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Zimbabwe |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ralph Matema?
Ralph Matema was born on 19 June 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Ralph Matema born?
Ralph Matema was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Ralph Matema play for?
Ralph Matema played international football for Zimbabwe.
Which clubs has Ralph Matema played for?
Ralph Matema's recorded clubs are Highlanders F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and Witbank Spurs F.C..
What position does Ralph Matema play?
Ralph Matema played as a forward.
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