Brandon Zibaka Explained

Brandon Zibaka
Birth Date:20 May 1995
Birth Place:Camden, England
Height:[1]
Position:Striker
Years1:2011–2013
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Club-Update:20:21, 11 September 2011 (UTC)

Brandon Zibaka (born 20 May 1995) is an English footballer playing as a striker for Chorley in the Conference North.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 517. 43rd.
  2. News: Zibaka Breaks North End Record . League Football Education . 2011-09-14 . 2011-09-18.
  3. News: Charlton 0 - 2 Preston . BBC Sport. 2011-09-13 . 2011-09-18.