Ndumba Makeche
Ndumba Makeche is a Zambian Australian professional football player who plays as a forward for Western Australian club Gwelup Croatia.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Ndumba Makeche | ||
Date of birth | 4 March 1992 | ||
Place of birth | Lusaka, Zambia | ||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Gwelup Croatia | ||
Number | 24 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011 | Perth Glory | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2010 | Stirling Lions | 25 | (12) |
2011 | Inglewood United | 22 | (14) |
2012–2014 | Perth Glory | 6 | (0) |
2014–2015 | Felda United | 35 | (15) |
2016 | Sarawak | 25 | (12) |
2017–2018 | Perlis | 7 | (4) |
2018 | South Melbourne | 7 | (4) |
2019 | Penang | 11 | (3) |
2020– | Gwelup Croatia | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 June 2020 |
Early life
Makeche was born in Lusaka before emigrating to Australia. He became an Australian citizen in August 2012.[1][2]
Club career
Shortly after arriving in Western Australia, Makeche joined State league side Stirling Lions where he played three seasons. A 2011 move to Inglewood United brought Makeche the regular first team football he sought, while his knack for finding the back of the net lead to a youth team deal with Perth Glory.
Perth Glory
In 2011, he signed a youth contract with A-League club Perth Glory. He made his professional debut in the 2011–12 A-League season on 18 March 2012 in a round 26 clash against Gold Coast United at the Skilled Park.[3]
On 1 May 2012, it was announced he had signed a two-year senior contract with Perth Glory.[4]
FELDA United
On 28 February 2014, after reaching a mutual agreement with Perth Glory, Makeche signed with Malaysian club FELDA United.[5]
Sarawak
Makeche was revealed as the newest signing by Malaysian league side CF Sarawak in mid-December 2015 for 2016 Malaysia Super League.[6]
South Melbourne
Makeche returned to Australia, signing for the remainder for the 2018 NPL season for South Melbourne. On 10 June 2018, he made his debut as a 71st minute substitute against Dandenong Thunder, and scored the final goal in a 4–0 win, after being on the pitch for just 4 minutes.
References
- Barone, Tayissa (10 August 2012). "Glory's striker scores citizenship". The West Australian.
- "DREAM Come TRUE". Football Federation Australia. 9 August 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- "Gold Coast United 3 – 0 Perth Glory". ESPN FC. ESPN. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- "Glory sign WEST AUSSIES". Perth Glory. 1 May 2012. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- "MAKECHE MAKES MALAYSIAN MOVE". Football Federation Australia. 28 February 2014.
- Zainal, Zulhimi (20 December 2015). "Sarawak sign Makeche, Gurusamy, Syahrul Azwari". Goal Malaysia. Goal.com. Retrieved 26 July 2016.