Ethan Kachosa Explained

Ethan Kachosa
Fullname:Ethan Takudzwa Kachosa[1]
Birth Date:23 January 2003
Birth Place:Leeds, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Rahoveci
Youthyears1:2016–2021
Youthclubs1:Leeds United
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Sunderland
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Guiseley (loan)
Caps2:6
Goals2:1
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Lewes
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Bury
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Yorkshire Amateur
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Rahoveci
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:14:32, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Ethan Takudzwa Kachosa (born 23 January 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Rahoveci.

Early life

Kachosa was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire to a Zimbabwean family and attended Garforth Academy. He joined his local side Leeds United where he signed a two-year scholarship in 2019 after winning the Academy's Players' Player of the Year award.[2] He featured for the under-21s team in September 2020, during a 0–7 defeat to League One side Accrington Stanley in the Football League Trophy,[3] but failed to win a professional contract with the Premier League side and was released at the end of the 2020–21 season.

Club career

Kachosa signed for Sunderland in the summer of 2021 following his release from Leeds, signing a two year professional deal. He made his professional debut on 13 October in a 2–1 win over Manchester United's under-21 side in the Football League Trophy, replacing captain Denver Hume as a substitute in the 71st minute.[4]

In March 2023, Kachosa joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club Guiseley on loan until the end of the season.[5]

In May 2023, he was released by Sunderland following the expiry of his contract.[6]

After a spell with Lewes, Kachosa joined Bury in December 2023.[7]

In March 2024, Kachosa was playing for Northern Counties East League side Yorkshire Amateur.[8]

In July 2024, Kachosa moved to play overseas for the first time, signing for First Football League of Kosovo side Rahoveci.[9]

International career

Kachosa is eligible to play for his country of birth England or Zimbabwe through his family. He is yet to commit to either country.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 13 October 2021 . England & Wales Births 1837-2006 . 13 October 2021 . Find My Past.
  2. Web site: 13 October 2021 . Zim Teen Ethan Kachosa Signs Two Year Contract at Real Madrid . 13 October 2021 . New Zimbabwe.
  3. Web site: 13 October 2021 . Match Report: Stanley 7 Leeds United U21 0. 13 October 2021 . Accrington Stanley.
  4. Web site: 13 October 2021 . Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United U21: highlights and reaction as Black Cats reach Trophy knockout stage . 13 October 2021 . Chronicle Live . 13 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211013170918/https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/sunderland-manchester-united-u21-live-21843558 . dead .
  5. Web site: Kachosa and Richardson join Guiseley. safc.com. 23 March 2023. 24 March 2023.
  6. Web site: 2023-24: Retained list confirmed. Sunderland A.F.C.. 26 May 2023. 25 July 2024.
  7. Web site: INCOMING: DECLAN DANIELS & ETHAN KACHOSA. Bury F.C.. 7 December 2023. 25 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Ammers miss opportunity in Athersley defeat. Yorkshire Amateur A.F.C.. 9 March 2024. 25 July 2024.
  9. Web site: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9sNvXlIb-2. instagram.com. 22 July 2024. 25 July 2024.
  10. Web site: 13 October 2021 . Ambitious Zimbabwean Footballer Eyes English Premier Soccer League Action. 13 October 2021 . Zim Eye.