Rodreck Mutuma (born 5 April 1988) is a Zimbabwean footballer currently playing with Saint-Éloi Lupopo in the Linafoot. He also plays for the Zimbabwe national team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 5 April 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Mvuma, Zimbabwe | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Saint-Éloi Lupopo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2012 | Dynamos | ||
| 2013–2014 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 14 | (2) |
| 2014 | Dynamos | ||
| 2015–2017 | CAPS United | ||
| 2017 | Highlanders | ||
| 2017 | Yadah Stars | ||
| 2018 | Chegutu Pirates | ||
| 2018 | Nichrut | ||
| 2019– | Saint-Éloi Lupopo | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012–2016 | Zimbabwe | 8 | (3) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2020 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2020 | |||
Rodi, born in Mvuma. At Athens mine compound where he grew up. Early education at Njerere primary school and Leopold Takawira high school.
Club
editMutuma started his career with Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League side Dynamos in 2011. He stayed with Dynamos until 2013, when he joined South African Premier Soccer League club Bloemfontein Celtic. He made 14 appearances and scored two goals over two seasons for Bloem Celtic.[1] In April 2014, it was claimed that Mutuma had rejoined former club Dynamos on a one-year contract after Bloem Celtic ended his contract.[2] However, it was revealed in May that the South African club hadn't officially released him and therefore he couldn't be signed as a free agent for Dynamos.[3]
Mutuma had a trial with Moroka Swallows in June but failed to win a contract.[4] He subsequently rejoined Dynamos in Zimbabwe after his situation with Bloem Celtic was cleared by FIFA.[5][6] He remained with Dynamos until 31 December 2014 when he left following the expiration of his contract. Two months later, Mutuma agreed to join CAPS United on a two-year contract.[7] However, in May 2015 Mutuma was again on the move as he quit CAPS United, citing unpaid wages and bonuses.[8] He then joined Dynamos for the third time in his career on 11 July.[9]
International
editMutuma has received 7 caps for the Zimbabwe national team. His debut came in 2013 in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Egypt,[1] and he has gone on to make six more appearances for Zimbabwe. He scored his first and second international goal in a 2016 African Nations Championship qualifier first leg against Lesotho on 18 October 2015.[10] In the second leg, seven days later, Mutuma scored his third international goal.[11]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit- As of 19 June 2016.[1]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| Total | 7 | 3 | |
International goals
edit- As of 19 June 2016. Scores and results list Zimbabwe's goal tally first.[1]
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 October 2015 | Barbourfields Stadium, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe |  Lesotho |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2016 African Nations Championship qualification |
| 2 | 2–0 | |||||
| 3 | 25 October 2015 | Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho | 1–0 | 1–1 | 2016 African Nations Championship qualification |
Honours
editClub
edit- Dynamos
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Rodreck Mutuma profile". Soccerway. 19 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Mutuma Signs for Dembare". All Africa. 22 April 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Dembare Blow As Mutuma Refused Clearance". All Africa. 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Rodreck Mutuma trials with Moroka Swallows". Kick Off. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Fifa Clear Mutuma for Dynamos Return". All Africa. 9 May 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Mutuma strikes on return to DeMbare". Nehanda Radio. 6 July 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Zimbabwe: Mutuma Quits Dynamos for Caps United". All Africa. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Mutuma quits CAPS United". Nehanda Radio. 13 May 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Mutuma back at Dynamos". NewsDay. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Warriors destroy Lesotho". Herald. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Warriors qualify for CHAN 2016 after Lesotho draw". The Zimbabwe News Live. 25 October 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
External links
edit- Rodreck Mutuma at National-Football-Teams.com