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Chanka Solomon Zimba (born 29 December 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League club Maidenhead United on loan from EFL Championship club Cardiff City, as a striker.
Early and personal life
Zimba was born in Zambia.
Career
Zimba began his career with Blackburn Rovers; he was released in summer 2020, and signed with Cardiff City in September 2020. He was called to the first-team for the first time in December 2020, due to injury problems and suspensions. He signed a new contract with the club in August 2021. He made his senior debut on 20 November 2021.
Zimba moved on on loan to Northampton Town in January 2022. In July 2022 he joined Newport County on loan for the 2022–23 season. Zimba made his debut for Newport on 30 July 2022 in the 1–1 League Two draw against Sutton United as a second half substitute. He scored his first goal for Newport on 9 August 2022 in the 3–2 EFL Cup first round win against Luton Town. He was released back to his parent club by Newport on 29 December 2022.
In August 2023, Zimba joined Maidenhead United on loan until January 2024.
Career statistics
- As of 18 November 2023
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cardiff City | 2021–22 | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Northampton Town (loan) | 2021–22 | League Two | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 2 |
| Maidenhead United (loan) | 2023–24 | National League | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| Career total | 40 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 48 | 7 | ||