Calvin Zola
![]() Zola pictured in 2011 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Calvin Zola-Makongo | ||
Date of birth | 31 December 1984 | ||
Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Youth career | |||
2001–2003 | Newcastle United | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2003–2004 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
2003–2004 | → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 25 | (5) |
2004–2008 | Tranmere Rovers | 96 | (16) |
2008–2011 | Crewe Alexandra | 67 | (21) |
2011 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 18 | (3) |
2011–2013 | Burton Albion | 67 | (23) |
2013–2014 | Aberdeen | 20 | (3) |
2014–2015 | Stevenage | 6 | (0) |
Total | 299 | (71) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Calvin Zola-Makongo (born 31 December 1984), often known simply as Calvin Zola, is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, he began his career as a youth player at Newcastle United. Zola went on to have spells at Tranmere Rovers, Crewe Alexandra, Burton Albion and Aberdeen. His last club was Stevenage, who released him in May 2015 due to injury setbacks.
Career
Zola began his career Newcastle United, and he spent a loan spell at Oldham Athletic before moving to Tranmere Rovers, where problems were discovered with his visa and he was unable to work (i.e. play) until a solution was reached.[1] In May 2005 he was granted a full permit and returned in time for training for the 2005–06 season.
In June 2008, he signed with League One club Crewe Alexandra for a transfer fee of £200,000.[2] On 18 January 2011, he signed on loan to Burton Albion until the end of the season. In May 2011, Zola was released from his contract at Crewe Alexandra.[3] and agreed to join Burton on a permanent basis the following month.
On 18 June 2013, Zola signed a two-year deal with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.[4] He scored his first goal for Aberdeen on 14 September 2013, in a 3–0 win against Partick Thistle.[5] Zola had his contract cancelled by Aberdeen after the 2013–14 season, during which he had scored three goals.[6]
Zola joined Stevenage on 20 June 2014 following his release from Aberdeen.[7]
After an injury hit season, Zola was released by Stevenage on 20 May 2015, along with 12 other players.
Career statistics
- As of 7 May 2014
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Newcastle United | 2001–02[8] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2002–03[9] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2003–04[10] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
Oldham Athletic (loan) | 2003–04[10] | Second Division | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 1 | 28 | 7 |
Tranmere Rovers | 2004–05[11] | League One | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1[a] | 1 | 19 | 4 |
2005–06[12] | League One | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
2006–07[13] | League One | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 5 | |
2007–08[14] | League One | 30 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 5 | |
Total | 96 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 108 | 18 | ||
Crewe Alexandra | 2008–09[15] | League One | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 34 | 5 |
2009–10[16] | League Two | 34 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1[a] | 1 | 37 | 18 | |
2010–11[17] | League Two | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 1 | |
Total | 67 | 21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 79 | 24 | ||
Burton Albion (loan) | 2010–11[17] | League Two | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 4 |
Burton Albion | 2011–12[18] | League Two | 36 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | 39 | 14 |
2012–13[19] | League Two | 31 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2[b] | 2 | 38 | 16 | |
Total | 85 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 96 | 34 | ||
Aberdeen | 2013–14[20] | Scottish Premiership | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 |
Career total | 292 | 71 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 334 | 86 |
- ^ a b c d e f g Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
- ^ Appearance(s) in Football League Two play-offs
References
- ^ Echo, Liverpool (22 April 2005). "We're backing Calvin in campaign to cut red tape". Liverpool Echo.
- ^ "Crewe bring in Zola from Tranmere". BBC Sport. 27 June 2008. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra Announce Retain List". crewealex.net. 12 May 2011. Archived from the original on 15 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
- ^ "Dons capture striker Calvin Zola". afc.co.uk. 18 June 2013. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
- ^ "Partick Thistle 0–3 Aberdeen". BBC Sport. 14 September 2013. Retrieved 22 September 2013.
- ^ "Calvin Zola leaves Aberdeen after having contract cancelled". BBC Sport. BBC. 17 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ "Stevenage sign Calvin Zola and Dean Wells". BBC Sport. 20 June 2014. Archived from the original on 26 June 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2001/2002". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2002/2003". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2003/2004". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ a b "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 May 2013.
- ^ "Games played by Calvin Zola in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
External links
- Calvin Zola player profile at Burton Albion F.C.
- Calvin Zola Makongo player profile at crewealex.net
- Calvin Zola Makongo at Soccerbase
- 1984 births
- Living people
- Footballers from Kinshasa
- Democratic Republic of the Congo men's footballers
- Men's association football forwards
- Newcastle United F.C. players
- Oldham Athletic A.F.C. players
- Tranmere Rovers F.C. players
- Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
- Burton Albion F.C. players
- Aberdeen F.C. players
- Stevenage F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Scottish Professional Football League players
- English sportspeople of Democratic Republic of the Congo descent