Chanka Solomon Zimba (born 29 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for National League North club Marine.
Early and personal life
Zimba was born in Zambia.[2]
Career
Zimba began his career with Blackburn Rovers; he was released in summer 2020, and signed with Cardiff City in September 2020.[3] He was called to the first-team for the first time in December 2020, due to injury problems and suspensions.[2] He signed a new contract with the club in August 2021.[4] He made his senior debut on 20 November 2021.[5]
Zimba moved on on loan to Northampton Town in January 2022.[6] In July 2022 he joined Newport County on loan for the 2022–23 season.[7] Zimba made his debut for Newport on 30 July 2022 in the 1–1 League Two draw against Sutton United as a second-half substitute.[8] He scored his first goal for Newport on 9 August 2022 in the 3–2 EFL Cup first round win against Luton Town.[9] He was released back to his parent club by Newport on 29 December 2022.[10]
In August 2023, Zimba joined Maidenhead United on loan until January 2024.[11] The loan was later extended until the end of the season.[12]
He was released by Cardiff at the end of the 2023–24 season.[13]
In September 2024, Zimba joined National League North club Marine.[14]
Career statistics
- As of 24 January 2025
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cardiff City | 2021–22[5] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[15] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24[16] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Northampton Town (loan) | 2021–22[5] | League Two | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2022–23[15] | League Two | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3[b] | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Maidenhead United (loan) | 2023–24[17] | National League | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 4 |
| Marine | 2024–25[17] | National League North | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career total | 55 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 7 | ||
- ^ Appearance in League Two play-offs
- ^ Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
References
- ^ "CLUB LIST OF REGISTERED PLAYERS AS AT 15th May 2021" (PDF). English Football League. p. 13. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
- ^ a b Williams, Glen (16 December 2020). "Kieron Evans, Chanka Zimba and Keenan Patten all included for Birmingham clash". WalesOnline.
- ^ "Striker Zimba signs for Cardiff City after Rovers release". Lancashire Telegraph.
- ^ "Chanka Zimba signs new City deal | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "Games played by Chanka Zimba in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ "Cobblers sign Zimba on loan from Cardiff". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Newport sign Cardiff striker Zimba on loan". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Bogle scores on Newport debut to secure point". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Newport come back to knock out Championship Luton". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Newport loan players to return to parent clubs". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Loan | Chanka Zimba joins Maidenhead United". Cardiff City FC.
- ^ "Loan | Chanka Zimba extends spell with Maidenhead United". Cardiff City FC.
- ^ "2023/24 Retained List | Cardiff". www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Chanka Zimba joins Marine". marinefc.com. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Games played by Chanka Zimba in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Chanka Zimba in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ a b Chanka Zimba at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
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