Wilfried Zaha
Ivorian association football player (born 1992)
Wilfried Zaha: profile
Wilfried Zaha (born 10 November 1992 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast) is a former Ivorian footballer who played as a wing half.
Zaha made the step into senior football with Crystal Palace F.C. in 2010. He played for 6 clubs in 4 countries between 2010 and 2026. His most appearances came at Crystal Palace F.C. (2015–2023), where he made 275 appearances and scored 67 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 509 appearances and 103 goals.
At international level, Zaha represented Ivory Coast (2017–present), earning 33 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Namibia on 1 July 2019 (Africa Cup of Nations). Before committing to Ivory Coast, he had represented England, England U19 and England U21.
Abidjan has produced 288 footballers in our database, including Didier Drogba, Seydou Doumbia and Basile Boli.
Nationality explained: Why does Wilfried Zaha play for Ivory Coast?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2017 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2019 – aged 26 (match)
- Club career
- 2010–2026 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: United Kingdom, Turkey, France and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (103 in 509)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 47% of Ivorian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Charlotte FC (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Eduardo Camavinga, Ahmed Fathy and Daniel Agyei (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 |  Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 110 | 12 |
| 2013 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 16 | 1 |
| 2013–2015 | Manchester United F.C. |
Premier League | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | Cardiff City F.C. |
EFL Championship | 12 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 16 | 1 |
| 2015–2023 | Crystal Palace F.C. |
Premier League | 275 | 67 |
| 2023–2026 |  Galatasaray S.K. |
Süper Lig | 30 | 9 |
| 2024–2025 |  Olympique Lyonnais |
Ligue 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025–2026 |  Charlotte FC |
Major League Soccer | 44 | 13 |
| Total | 509 | 103 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | England U19 |
Under-19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | England |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 | England U21 |
Under-21 | 13 | 1 |
| 2017– |  Ivory Coast |
Senior | 33 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Jul 2019 | Namibia 1–4 Ivory Coast | 84 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 8 Jul 2019 | Mali 0–1 Ivory Coast | 76 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Wilfried Zaha?
Wilfried Zaha was born on 10 November 1992, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Wilfried Zaha born?
Wilfried Zaha was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Which national team does Wilfried Zaha play for?
Wilfried Zaha played international football for Ivory Coast. He has 33 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Wilfried Zaha played for?
Wilfried Zaha's recorded clubs are Crystal Palace F.C., Manchester United F.C., Cardiff City F.C., Galatasaray S.K., Olympique Lyonnais and Charlotte FC.
How tall is Wilfried Zaha?
Wilfried Zaha is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Wilfried Zaha play?
Wilfried Zaha played as a wing half.
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