Ndumba Makeche
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ndumba Makeche | ||
| Date of birth | 4 March 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Lusaka, Zambia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| 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 | 11 | (12) |
| 2021 | Altona Magic | 3 | (0) |
| 2021– |
Bayswater City | 36 | (24) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 September 2022 | |||
Ndumba Makeche is a Zambian Australian professional football player who plays as a forward.
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
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
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. Archived from the original on 30 December 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.
- 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.