Jordan Zemura

Biography

Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura (born 14 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Serie A club Udinese. Born in England, Zemura represents the Zimbabwe national team. Early life Zemura went to the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey for secondary school and went on to study Sport Science at Canterbury University. He has also represented his county at athletics. Club career Zemura joined Queens Park Rangers' academy at the age of six, spending three years there. He had a brief trial with Chelsea, before moving to Charlton Athletic, where he spent eight years in their youth setup. AFC Bournemouth Zemura was signed by Bournemouth following a successful trial period in 2019. He made his debut for Bournemouth on 15 September 2020 in an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium, which Bournemouth won 11–10 on penalties after a 0–0 draw; Zemura scored his penalty in the shootout. International career Despite being born in London, Zemura will likely represent Zimbabwe on the International stage as he holds Zimbabwean citizenship. Both of his parents were born in Zimbabwe, his father in Murehwa and his mother in Wedza. He was called up to the Warriors squad for the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers against Zambia and Botswana in November 2019 but was forced to withdraw due to an expired passport. He debuted for the Zimbabwe national team in a 3-1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to Algeria on 13 November 2020.