Mannah Chiwisa

Mannah Chiwisa
Personal information
Full name Mannah Chiwisa Mwena
Date of birth (2003-12-12) 12 December 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Zambia
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Atalanta
Number 41
Youth career
–2020 Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy
2021–2023 Atalanta
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Atalanta 0 (0)
2023– → Atalanta U23 (loan) 9 (0)
International career
Zambia U17
Zambia U23
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 September 2024

Mannah Chiwisa Mwena (born 12 December 2003) is a Zambian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Atalanta.

Career

Chiwisa was born on 12 December 2003 in Zambia. As a youth player, he joined Zambian side Lusaka Youth Soccer Academy. In 2021, he joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Atalanta. He started his senior career with the club. He played in friendlies for the first team during the 2022/23 season.[1] He also played for their reserve team. On 10 September 2023, he debuted for them during a 0–0 draw with Trento.[2]

Chiwisa is a Zambia youth international. He has played for the Zambia national under-17 football team and the Zambia national under-23 football team. He played for the Zambia national under-23 football team for 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.[3] He was called up to the Zambia national football team preliminary squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations but did not make the final squad.[4]

References

  1. ^ "CHIWISA TO BECOME THE SECOND ZAMBIAN IN SERIE A?". Football Connect Zambia.
  2. ^ Mannah Chiwisa at Soccerway
  3. ^ "Atalanta FC youngster Chiwisa eager to make an impact in Zambia". bolanews.co. 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Atalanta FC midfielder explains why Chipolopolo young players should shine at AFCON". 15 January 2024.