Mayuka currently plays for Zamalek SC, continuing his professional career in Egypt.
Emmanuel Mayuka is a Zambian footballer known for his role as a striker.
He was the top scorer of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, leading Zambia to victory.
Biography
Early Life
Emmanuel Mayuka was born in Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia, where he began his football journey at the Lusaka Academy at the tender age of 11. His early promise was evident, and by 2007, he joined Kabwe Warriors, one of Zambia's prominent clubs. During his time there, he showcased his talent by scoring 15 goals in just 23 appearances, which earned him a spot on the Zambia under-17 national team.
Club Career
Mayuka's professional career took off when he signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel in 2008. Initially joining their youth team, he quickly made an impact, scoring three goals. In 2010, he transferred to BSC Young Boys in Switzerland for £1.7 million, where he continued to impress, notably scoring two goals in a Europa League match against Stuttgart. His Premier League adventure began in 2012 when he joined Southampton F.C. on a five-year deal, making his debut against Manchester United shortly after.
After stints with FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and FC Metz, Mayuka moved to Zamalek SC in 2016, further solidifying his career in international football.
International Career
On the international stage, Mayuka made his debut for the Zambia national team in the 2007 COSAFA Cup, where he scored against Mozambique. He was a key player in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring crucial goals that led Zambia to victory, including a memorable semifinal goal against Ghana. His performance earned him the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Legacy
Emmanuel Mayuka is celebrated not only for his contributions to club football across various leagues but also for his pivotal role in Zambia's historic triumph in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, leaving a lasting legacy in Zambian football history.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Kabwe, Central Province, Zambia, Mayuka began his career at the Lusaka Academy at the age of 11. In 2007, he joined Kabwe Warriors, one of the biggest clubs in Zambia owned by the national railway company Zambia Railways. In this team, he flourished scoring 15 goals in 23 games. He consequently was selected to the Zambia under-17 national team.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
In September, he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv in Israel. Before opting to join Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mayuka was close to signing for Portuguese side Porto, but the move never materialised. When he moved to Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mayuka joined the youth team where he scored three goals. In April 2010, Mayuka renewed his contract at Maccabi Tel Aviv until 2014.
Young Boys
On 28 May 2010, it was confirmed that Mayuka had signed a five-year contract with Swiss club BSC Young Boys for a transfer fee of £1.7m as a replacement for Seydou Doumbia, who was sold to CSKA Moscow. On 1 December 2010, Mayuka scored two goals in the Europa League against Stuttgart in a 4–2 win. On 17 February 2011, Mayuka scored a last-minute goal against Russian club FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in UEFA Europa League match to help his team to a 2–1 home win.
Southampton
On 28 August 2012, he joined Premier League side Southampton on a five-year deal for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £3 million. He made his debut for Southampton against Manchester United at St. Mary's Stadium on 2 September 2012, coming on as a…
Scores and results list Zambia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Mayuka goal.
Mayuka was part of the class of 2007 under-20s which included Fwayo Tembo, Clifford Mulenga, Sebastian Mwansa, William Njovu, Stoppila Sunzu, Joseph Zimba, Rogers Kola, Jacob Banda, Nyambe Mulenga and Dennis Banda. He was the youngest player at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the only school boy in the team. Despite not scoring there, many soccer pundits and fans acknowledged his contribution to one of the finest youth squads in Zambian football history. Mayuka was not part of the U-20s that participated earlier that year at the African Youth Cup in Congo (where Zambia finished fourth) but, in the first game against Jordan, he was picked in the starting line-up, and remained such for the other two group stage matches and the round-of-16 clash with Nigeria. Mayuka debuted for the senior side in the 2007 COSAFA Cup, scoring the second goal in a 3–0 defeat of Mozambique. Mayuka scored the first goal for Zambia of 2012 Africa Cup of Nations which was score again by his teammate Rainford Kalaba second goal in the game with Zambia earning a victory against Senegal. In the same tournament, he scored against Libya in the group stage, and then he scored the winner in a famous 1–0 victory over Ghana in the semifinals, therefore leading Zambia into the finals. He then played all 120 minutes against Ivory Coast in Zambia's penalty shootout victory against Ivory Coast.
- Club
- Kabwe Warriors F.C. (2006–2008)
- Club
- BSC Young Boys (2010–2012)
- Club
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (2013–2014)
- Club
- FC Metz (2015–2016)
- Club
- Zambia men's national football team (2007–)
- Club
- Zambia national under-20 football team (2007–2007)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Zambia
- Club
- Southampton F.C. (2012–2015)
- Club
- Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. (2008–2010)
- Club
- Zamalek SC (2016–)
Legacy
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Toto Cup: 2008–09 Zamalek
Egypt Cup: 2016 Zambia
Africa Cup of Nations: 2012 Individual
Africa Cup of Nations Golden Boot: 2012
Clubs
- Zambia men's national football team2007current
- Zamalek SC2016current
- Kabwe Warriors F.C.2006–2008
- Zambia national under-20 football team2007–2007
- Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C.2008–2010
- BSC Young Boys2010–2012
- Southampton F.C.2012–2015
- FC Sochaux-Montbéliard2013–2014
- FC Metz2015–2016
Played together with
Aaron RamsdaleSouthampton F.C. · 2024
Aaron SchoenfeldMaccabi Tel Aviv F.C. · 2017–2020
Abd El-Karim SakrZamalek SC · 1938–1945
Abdallah El SaidZamalek SC · 2024- Abdel DjaadaouiFC Sochaux-Montbéliard · 1972–1982
- Abdel Halim AliZamalek SC · 1999–2009
Abdelkrim MerryFC Metz · 1982–1983- Abdelnasser OuadahFC Metz · 2005–2006
Abdelrahman FawzyZamalek SC · 1935–1947- Abdelsalam HamdyZamalek SC · 1920–1924
- Abdelsalam HamdyZamalek SC
- Abdelwahed El-SayedZamalek SC · 1997–2014
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Identifiers & aliases
Emmanuel Mayuka is a Zambian former professional footballer who played as a striker. He represented Zambia and was the top scorer of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
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