Vitalis Takawira
Zimbabwean footballer
Zimbabwe
Forward
Vitalis Takawira: profile
Vitalis Takawira (born 24 September 1972 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a retired Zimbabwean footballer who played as a forward.
Takawira started out at Dynamos F.C. in 1989. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries between 1989 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Sporting Kansas City (1996–2000): 110 appearances and 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 220 appearances and 85 goals.
At international level, Takawira represented Zimbabwe (1992–1999), earning 26 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Madagascar on 2 June 1996 (World Cup Qualification).
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1996 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1989–2004 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Zimbabwe, Switzerland and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (85 in 220)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 19% of Zimbabwean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Milwaukee Wave United (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Michael Obiku, Senzo Meyiwa and Mickaël Poté (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1995 | Dynamos F.C. |
Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1995–1996 |  FC Winterthur |
Challenge League | 10 | 9 |
| 1996–2000 |  Sporting Kansas City |
Major League Soccer | 110 | 29 |
| 2000–2002 | Milwaukee Rampage |
A-League | 70 | 39 |
| 2002–2004 | Milwaukee Wave United |
30 | 8 | |
| Total | 220 | 85 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1999 | Zimbabwe |
Senior | 26 | 12 |
International goals (5)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Jun 1996 | Madagascar 1–2 Zimbabwe | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 16 Jun 1996 | Zimbabwe 2–2 Madagascar | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 12 Jan 1997 | Zimbabwe 3–0 Togo | 21 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 12 Jan 1997 | Zimbabwe 3–0 Togo | 49 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 8 Jun 1997 | Togo 2–1 Zimbabwe | 65 (pen) | 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 Vitalis Takawira?
Vitalis Takawira was born on 24 September 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Vitalis Takawira born?
Vitalis Takawira was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Vitalis Takawira play for?
Vitalis Takawira played international football for Zimbabwe. He has 26 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has Vitalis Takawira played for?
Vitalis Takawira's recorded clubs are Dynamos F.C., FC Winterthur, Sporting Kansas City, Milwaukee Rampage and Milwaukee Wave United.
How tall is Vitalis Takawira?
Vitalis Takawira is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Vitalis Takawira play?
Vitalis Takawira played as a forward.