David Malembana
Quick Facts
Biography
David Zeferino Malembana (born 11 October 1995) is a Mozambican professional footballer who plays as a defender for Bulgarian club Lokomotiv Plovdiv.
Formerly of Dynamo Dresden II and Goslarer SC 08, he spent three seasons with Berliner FC Dynamo, before joined Lokomotiv in 2019.
Career
Malembana began his career at Dynamo Dresden II in 2013 and moved to Goslarer SC 08 two years later. In 2016 he joined Berliner FC Dynamo, where he made 56 appearances in the Regionalliga Nordost, winning two Berlin Cups.
On 12 July 2019, Malembana signed a three-year contract with Bulgarian First League club Lokomotiv Plovdiv, after a successful trial period with the club. He made his debut a week later, coming on as a substitute for Parvizdzhon Umarbayev in second-half stoppage time of the league match against Slavia Sofia, which finished as a 3–2 home win.
International career
Malembana was born in Germany to Mozambican parents. He has stated his dream is to play for the Mozambique national team. He was already called up to represent the African country while he was a Berliner FC Dynamo player, but the head coach of the German side prevent him from going.
Honours
- Berliner FC Dynamo
- Berlin Cup: 2017, 2018