Ian Nekati

Ian Samuel Nekati (born 7 August 1989) is a Zimbabwean footballer who plays as a defender for Chicken Inn and the Zimbabwe national football team.[1]

Ian Nakati
Personal information
Full name Ian Samuel Nakati
Date of birth (1989-08-07) 7 August 1989
Place of birth Harare, Zimbabwe
Height 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current team
 Chicken Inn
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Twalumba F.C.
2013–2018 F.C. Platinum
2018–2020 ZPC Kariba 34 (0)
2020– Chicken Inn
National team‡
2019– Zimbabwe 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 20 January 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 January 2021

Career

Club

In 2013, Nekati joined F.C. Platinum, spending five years there but not failing to register consistent minutes, prompting a move to ZPC Kariba.[2] Following the expiry of his contract with ZPC Kariba, Nekati was set to join South African club Cape Town City, but contract length disagreements halted the transfer.[3] As a result, he remained in Zimbabwe, signing for Chicken Inn.[4]

International

Nekati made his senior international debut on 4 August 2019 in a 3-1 victory over Mauritius during 2020 African Nations Championship qualification.[5] For the 2020 African Nations Championship, Nekati was named as Zimbabwe's captain.[6]

Career statistics

International
As of matches played 4 September 2019.[7]
National teamYearAppsGoals
Zimbabwe 201870
201910
201910
Total90

References
  1. "Zimbabwe – I. Nekati – Profile with news, career statistics and history – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
  2. "Discarded at FC Platinum, turned into a Warrior at ZPC Kariba". herald.co.zw. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  3. "How Nekati's SA dream flopped". nehandaradio.com. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  4. "Ian Nekati joins Chicken Inn". soccer24.co.zw. 16 January 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  5. "Zimbabwe vs. Mauritius (3:1)". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  6. "Nekati to lead Warriors at CHAN". herald.co.zw. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  7. "Ian Nekati". national-football-teams.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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