Mannah Chiwisa Mwena (born 12 December 2003) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atalanta.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mannah Chiwisa Mwena | ||
| Date of birth | 12 December 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atalanta | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy | ||
| 2021–2023 | Atalanta | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Atalanta | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Atalanta U23 (loan) | 9 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Zambia U17 | |||
| Zambia U23 | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024 | |||
Career
editChiwisa was born on 12 December 2003 in Zambia. As a youth player, he joined Zambian side Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Atalanta. He started his senior career with the club. He played in friendlies for the first team during the 2022/23 season.[1] He also played for their reserve team. On 10 September 2023, he debuted for them during a 0–0 draw with Trento.[2]
Chiwisa is a Zambia youth international. He has played for the Zambia national under-17 football team and the Zambia national under-23 football team. He played for the Zambia national under-23 football team for 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[3] He was called up to the Zambia national football team preliminary squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations but did not make the final squad.[4]
References
edit- ^ "CHIWISA TO BECOME THE SECOND ZAMBIAN IN SERIE A?". Football Connect Zambia.
- ^ Mannah Chiwisa at Soccerway
- ^ "Atalanta FC youngster Chiwisa eager to make an impact in Zambia". bolanews.co. 27 December 2023.
- ^ "Atalanta FC midfielder explains why Chipolopolo young players should shine at AFCON". 15 January 2024.
External links
edit- Mannah Chiwisa at Soccerway