Brandon Zibaka
Brandon Zibaka (born 20 May 1995) is an English footballer playing as a striker for Chorley in the Conference North.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Camden, England | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2013 | Preston North End | 0 | (0) |
| 2013– | Chorley | 12 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20:21, 11 September 2011 (UTC) | |||
Career
Zibaka was born in Camden, but he grew up in Collyhurst, Manchester.[2] He started his career in the youth team of Preston North End and was offered a scholarship in 2011. He made his debut for the first team on 13 September 2011, in the League Cup second round tie against Charlton Athletic, in a 2–0 win. He replaced Adam Barton as a substitute in the second half.[3] He became North End's youngest ever player at the age of 16 years and 161 days, beating Doyle Middleton's previous record by 6 days set in 2010.[2] Zibaka signed for Chorley in October 2013.
References
- Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 517. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
- "Zibaka Breaks North End Record". League Football Education. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
- "Charlton 0 - 2 Preston". BBC Sport. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 18 September 2011.
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