Mbwana Samatta
Overview
Mbwana Samatta is a Tanzania centre-forward currently playing for Le Havre. They are 33 years old.
Biography
Mbwana Ally Samatta (born 23 December 1992) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Le Havre, and captains the Tanzania national team. Samatta began his career as a youth player for Tanzanian club African Lyon in 2008. He turned professional in 2010 with Simba Sports Club, where he played for only half of the season before moving to TP Mazembe, spending a total of five years with them, initially becoming a first-team regular. He was named the 2015 African based Player of the Year and finished the season as the top goalscorer of the CAF Champions League, as he helped TP Mazembe to win the title. In January 2016, Samatta signed for Belgian side K.R.C. Genk, helping them to qualify for the UEFA Europa League and win the Belgian Jupiler League in 2019. Having finished the season as the top goalscorer of the Jupiler League, he also won the Ebony Shoe award in Belgium for his outstanding season with Genk. In January 2020, he moved to Aston Villa, becoming the first Tanzania-born player to play and score in the Premier League. Samatta is a Muslim. He made the umrah to Mecca in 2018 with his Genk teammate Omar Colley.
Career & honours
Career history
GenkPermanent2016 – 2020
TP MazembePermanent2011 – 2016
Simba SCPermanent2010 – 2011
Aston VillaPermanent2020 – 2021
FenerbahcePermanent2021 – 2023
Honours
- CAF Champions League2015
Greek Superleague2023-2024
Biography
Mbwana Ally Samatta (born 23 December 1992) is a Tanzanian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Le Havre, and captains the Tanzania national team. Samatta began his career as a youth player for Tanzanian club African Lyon in 2008. He turned professional in 2010 with Simba Sports Club, where he played for only half of the season before moving to TP Mazembe, spending a total of five years with them, initially becoming a first-team regular. He was named the 2015 African based Player of the Year and finished the season as the top goalscorer of the CAF Champions League, as he helped TP Mazembe to win the title. In January 2016, Samatta signed for Belgian side K.R.C. Genk, helping them to qualify for the UEFA Europa League and win the Belgian Jupiler League in 2019. Having finished the season as the top goalscorer of the Jupiler League, he also won the Ebony Shoe award in Belgium for his outstanding season with Genk. In January 2020, he moved to Aston Villa, becoming the first Tanzania-born player to play and score in the Premier League. Samatta is a Muslim. He made the umrah to Mecca in 2018 with his Genk teammate Omar Colley.
Honours
- CAF Champions League2015
- Greek Superleague2023-2024
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Mbwana Samatta play for?
- Mbwana Samatta currently plays for Le Havre.
- What position does Mbwana Samatta play?
- Mbwana Samatta plays as a centre-forward.
- How old is Mbwana Samatta?
- Mbwana Samatta is 33 years old.
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