Jordan Zemura

Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura (born 14 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Championship club AFC Bournemouth. Born in England, Zemura represents the Zimbabwe national team.

Jordan Zemura
Personal information
Full name Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura[1]
Date of birth (1999-11-14) 14 November 1999[2]
Place of birth Lambeth, England
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Club information
Current team
 AFC Bournemouth
Number 33
Youth career
2006–2011 Queens Park Rangers
2011–2019 Charlton Athletic
2019–2020 AFC Bournemouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– AFC Bournemouth 1 (0)
National team‡
2020– Zimbabwe 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:23, 12 December 2020 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 13 November 2020

Early life

Zemura went to the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey for secondary school[2] and went on to study Sport Science at Canterbury University.[3] He has also represented his county at athletics.[2]

Club career

Zemura joined Queens Park Rangers' academy at the age of six 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.[4] 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;[5] Zemura scored his penalty in the shootout.[6]

International career

Despite being born in London, Zemura will likely represent Zimbabwe on the International stage as he holds Zimbabwean citizenship. His father was born in Murehwa and his mother in Chigondo, Wedza – both towns in Zimbabwe.[3]

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.[7] He debuted for the Zimbabwe national team in a 3-1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to Algeria on 13 November 2020.[8]

Career statistics
As of 9 January 2021[9]
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
AFC Bournemouth 2019–20[10] Premier League 000000—00
2020–21[11] Championship 1010200040
Career total 1010200040

    References
    1. "Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists". Premier League. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
    2. "Jordan Zemura". afcb.co.uk. A.F.C. Bournemouth. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    3. "Sport Science Helping Zemura Cope". herald.co.zw. The Herald. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    4. "ZEMURA SIGNS AHEAD OF ALICANTE TRIP". AFC Bournemouth. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
    5. "AFC Bournemouth 0–0 Crystal Palace". bbc.co.uk. BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    6. "Penalty shootout exit for Palace in Carabao Cup". cpfc.co.uk. 15 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
    7. "Jordan Zemura Handed New Bournemouth Contract". newzimbabwe.com. New Zimbabwe. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    8. "Algérie 3-1 Zimbabwe : Des Verts sérieux". DZfoot.com.
    9. "Soccerway". soccerway.com. Soccerway. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    10. "Games played by Jordan Zemura in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
    11. "Games played by Jordan Zemura in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 September 2020.


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