Salum Swedi
Tanzanian footballer
Tanzania
Centre-back
Salum Swedi: profile
Salum Swedi (born 3 December 1980 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania) is a former Tanzanian footballer who played as a centre-back.
Swedi started out at Young Africans S.C. in 2001. He played for 3 clubs since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at Young Africans S.C. (2001–2005): 84 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 144 appearances and 15 goals.
At international level, Swedi represented Tanzania (2006–2010), earning 60 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Dar es Salaam has produced 28 footballers in our database, including Mbwana Samatta, Simon Msuva and Mrisho Ngasa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 26)
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (15 in 144)
- Latest move
- Azam F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Michael Essien, Samuel Adegbenro and Souaibou Marou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | Young Africans S.C. |
CAF Confederation Cup | 84 | 11 |
| 2006–2009 | Mtibwa Sugar F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | 60 | 4 |
| 2010– | Azam F.C. |
Tanzanian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 144 | 15 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Tanzania |
Senior | 60 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Salum Swedi?
Salum Swedi was born on 3 December 1980, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Salum Swedi born?
Salum Swedi was born in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Which national team does Salum Swedi play for?
Salum Swedi played international football for Tanzania. He has 60 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Salum Swedi played for?
Salum Swedi's recorded clubs are Young Africans S.C., Mtibwa Sugar F.C. and Azam F.C..
What position does Salum Swedi play?
Salum Swedi played as a centre-back.