Wilfried Zaha Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 66 kg |
Date of Birth | November 10, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Eye Color | Black |
Wilfried Zaha has shown throughout his career that he is a fighter. While many other players would have allowed their failed stint with Manchester United to have a negative impact on their careers, Zaha decided to work hard on his skills to bag another move to a big English club. He nearly managed to do so in the summer of 2018 as he was pursued by Tottenham Hotspur. He didn’t allow the disappointment of a failed transfer move to affect him and scored in the first match of the new season. Zaha’s great performances have attracted praise from experts such as the Liverpool legend Graeme Souness, who has claimed that Zaha can do the job even for Real Madrid.
Born Name
Dazet Wilfried Armel Zaha
Nick Name
Wilf
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Residence
Zaha lives in a lavish 7-bedroom mansion in Surrey. He paid £2.5m to buy the house in October 2015.
Nationality
Education
Wilfried Zaha went to the Whitehorse Manor Junior School. Later, he studied at the Thornton Heath School. He has also studied at the Selsdon High School, Selsdon.
He started his soccer journey at the youth academy of Crystal Palace when he was 12 years old.
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Armel Zaha
- Siblings – He has 8 siblings.
Manager
Wilfried Zaha is represented by Will Salthouse of Unique Sports Management.
Position
Winger, Forward
Shirt Number
36, 16, 11 – Crystal Palace
29 – Manchester United
36 – Cardiff City
9 – Ivory Coast
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
66 kg or 145.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Wilfried Zaha has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
He often dyes his hair with ‘brown’ and ‘blonde’ highlights.
Eye Color
Black
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dreadlocks hairdo
Brand Endorsements
Wilfried Zaha has inked a footwear endorsement deal with Nike which requires him to wear Nike footwear for his professional matches.
Best Known For
His great performances for the London based club, Crystal Palace, as during his first stint with the club, he made 143 appearances and scored 18 goals. In his second stint with the club, he managed to establish himself as one of the most exciting players in the league.
First Soccer Match
In March 2010, he made his professional debut with Crystal Palace in a match against Cardiff City. He was sent in for Stern John in the last 10 minutes of his side’s 2-1 defeat.
In August 2013, Zaha made his first competitive appearance for Manchester United in the FA Community Shield against Wigan Athletic.
In November 2012, he made his first start for England in a friendly match against Sweden. He replaced Raheem Sterling in the 83rd minute.
In January 2016, he made his first international appearance for Ivory Coast in a friendly match against Sweden. He started in the 2nd half of the match and assisted a goal in their 2-1 win.
Strengths
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Power
- Unpredictable attacking movement
- Finishing
- Stamina
- Work rate
Weaknesses
He has sometimes been accused of going down far too easily.
First TV Show
In 2015, Wilfried Zaha made his first TV show appearance on the sports talk show, Football on 5: The EFL Cup.
Personal Trainer
Apart from his soccer training, Wilfried Zaha works hard in the gym to improve his game. He focuses on complex lifts that work multiple muscles to improve his strength and power. He also includes functional training in his workout regime to enhance his conditioning and endurance. To take his training regime to the next level, he also uses fitness accessories such as an altitude mask.
Wilfried Zaha Favorite Things
- Soothing Track – Hit the Quan by iLoveMemphis
Source – Goal
Wilfried Zaha Facts
Featured Image by James Boyes / Flickr / CC BY 2.0
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