1. Patson Daka was born on 9 October 1998 and is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Leicester City and the Zambia national team.
15 Facts About Patson Daka
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In January 2017, Patson Daka joined Red Bull Salzburg's reserve team Liefering in Austria, and was then made part of the first team in the following summer.
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Patson Daka helped Salzburg win four Austrian Bundesliga titles and three Austrian Cups.
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In summer 2021, Patson Daka joined Leicester City in the Premier League.
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Patson Daka made his senior international debut for Zambia in 2015 at the age of 16.
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Patson Daka began his youth career at Kafue Celtic, joining their under-12s, before moving on to the under-14s in 2007, and to the under-17s in 2010.
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In summer 2014, Patson Daka was sent on a one-year loan to Nchanga Rangers in the Zambia Super League.
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Patson Daka was then loaned out to Power Dynamos in summer 2015.
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Patson Daka moved to Austria in January 2016 when he signed with FC Liefering - the second-tier feeder team of Red Bull Salzburg - on a half-season loan from Kafue Celtic.
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Patson Daka scored twice for the club in nine appearances to help them finish second in the 2.
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Patson Daka helped the club win the UEFA Youth League, scoring two goals in two games.
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On 18 December 2019, Patson Daka extended his contract with Salzburg until the summer of 2024.
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On 21 May 2021, Patson Daka was named Austrian Bundesliga player of the season after registering 27 goals in 28 games, as the club won their fourth successive league title.
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Patson Daka was the 2017 CAF Young Player of the Year.
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Patson Daka's father, Nathtali Patson Daka, was a former footballer who played as a winger for local club Kafue-based Nitrogen Stars.