Patson Daka, born on the 9th of October, 1998, is a well known Zambian footballer who plays the position of a Forward for Premier League club Leicester City and the Zambian national team known as the The Copper Bullets.
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PATSON DAKA BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Patson Daka was born on the 9th of October, 1998 in Chingola, Zambia. Daka’s parents are Nathtali Daka and Josephine Daka. Sources have it that his father, Mr Nathtali died some time ago. May God rest his soul.
In the aspect of education, we don't have information on his formal education at the moment. For his football education, Patson Daka started off at Kafue Celtic, where he trained and even played before he got transferred to the clubs that he later played for.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2007-2014 – Kafue Celtic
2. 2014-2017 – Kafue Celtic
3. 2014-2015 – Nchanga Rangers
4. 2014-2015 – Zambia U17
5. 2015-2016 – Power Dynamos
6. 2015-2017 – Zambia U20
7. 2015 upwards – Zambia (The Copper Bullets)
8. 2017 – FC Liefering
9. 2017-2021 – Red Bull Salzburg
10. 2021 upwards – Leicester City
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Zambia Super League
2. MTN/FAZ Super Division
3. Admiral 2
4. Austrian Bundesliga
5. Premier League
6. FIFA
7. AFCON
8. COSAFA
9. Austrian Cup
10. FA Cup
11. EFL Cup
12. UEFA Europa League
13. UEFA Champions League
14. UEFA Europa Conference League
15. FA Community Shield
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POSITION: Forward
CURRENT CLUB: Leicester City
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
As an Individual:
1. In the 2017 AFCON U20 world Cup, Patson won the Best player and Best XI awards.
2. Patson Daka also won the CAF youth player of the year award in 2017 for his performance.
3. He also won the Zambia Super League Young Player of the Year in 2014 and 2016.
4. Daka won the Zambia Sportsman of the Year 2017.
5. In the 2020-2021 season of the Austrian Bundesliga, Patson Daka won 3 awards which are; player of the year, top scorer and team of the year. He achieved this playing for Red Bull Salzburg.
6. In 2021, he won the AFCON top scorer award.
As a Team:
1. For the Red Bull Salzburg youth team, Patson won the UEFA youth league once in the 2016-2017 season.
2. For Red Bull Salzburg (senior team), Daka and his teammates won the Austrian Bundesliga championship 4 times and the Austrian Cup 3 times.
3. For Leicester City, Patson and his team won the 2021 FA Community Shield competition and the 2023-2024 EFL championship Cup.
4. For Zambia U20, Patson Daka won the 2017 AFCON title with his team and the 2016 COSAFA Cup as well.
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PATSON DAKA AGE
Patson Daka is currently 26 years of age. The footballer was born on the 9th of October, 1998.
PATSON DAKA HEIGHT
Patson Daka is 6 ft 0 inches tall.
NATIONALITY
Patson Daka is from Zambia, Southern Africa.
PATSON DAKA WIFE
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| Patson Daka and his wife Suwilanji Mpondela |
Patson Daka’s wife is Suwilanji Mpondela. The couple tied the knot in 2022 and became husband and wife. As of 2025, we are not sure if the couple have borne any offspring yet. More details to come.
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You can follow Patson Daka’s wife on Instagram, via her handle which is @suwitdaka.
PATSON DAKA RELIGION
Patson Daka is a Christian by religion.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Patson Daka
Instagram: @patsondaka
Twitter: @patsondaka20
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 1ml followers
Instagram: 306k followers
Twitter: 180k followers
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FUN FACTS
1. He began playing football at a young age, inspired by his older brother.
2. Daka's parents were initially against him pursuing a career in football.
3. He joined the Kafue Celtic Football Club at the age of 10.
4. Daka's idol is Zambian football legend Kalusha Bwalya.
5. He made his professional debut for Power Dynamos in 2014.
6. Daka joined Red Bull Salzburg in 2017 and quickly established himself as a key player.
7. Daka has over 20 caps for the Zambian national team.
8. He was named to the 2020/2021 UEFA Champions League Breakthrough Team.
9. Daka joined Leicester City in 2021 for a reported £23 million transfer fee.
CONCLUSION
Patson Daka's rags-to-riches story is a true inspiration to many young Africans chasing their dreams. From humble beginnings in Zambia to becoming a star striker in Europe, Daka's determination and hard work have paid off. Today, he's living proof that with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.
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FAQS
Q. How much does Patson Daka earn per week?
A. Most online football websites state that Patson earns about £75k weekly.
Q. How much is Patson Daka worth?
A. According to transfermarket, Patson Daka is currently worth €12.00m.
Q. Which club is Patson Daka playing for?
A. Patson Daka currently plays for Leicester City.
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