Jordan Zemura Biography: Early Life | Club Career | AFC Bournemouth | Udinese | International Career | Career Stats

Early life

Zemura was born to Zimbabwean parents on 14 November 1999 in Lambeth, London. His father was from Murehwa, and his mother was from Wedza. Zemura went to the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey for secondary school and later studied Sports Science at Canterbury University.

Jordan Zemura Club career

Zemura started his football journey at Queens Park Rangers’ academy at the age of six, spending three years there. He had a brief trial with Chelsea before moving to Charlton Athletic, where he spent eight years in their youth setup.

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Jordan Zemura At AFC Bournemouth

Zemura was signed by Bournemouth following a successful trial period in 2019. He made his debut for Bournemouth on 15 September 2020 in an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium. Bournemouth won 11–10 on penalties after a 0–0 draw; Zemura scored his penalty in the shootout.

Zemura started in Bournemouth’s opening fixture against West Brom, his first league start for the club, with the game finishing 2–2. An impressive start to the 2021–22 season saw Zemura win the club’s Player of the Month award for August, starting all five league games in an unbeaten opening to the season for the Cherries. Zemura scored his first two professional goals on 11 September 2021, netting a brace in a 3–0 win over Barnsley.

Udinese

On 12 April 2023, Serie A side Udinese officially announced that Zemura would join the club on a free transfer at the start of the 2023–24 season, signing a four-year deal in the process. He made his debut for Udinese on 21 August 2023, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 win over Sampdoria.

Jordan Zemura International Career

Despite being born in London, Zemura represents Zimbabwe on the international stage as he holds Zimbabwean citizenship. He was called up to the Zimbabwe squad for the 2021 AFCON Qualifiers against Zambia and Botswana in November 2019 but was forced to withdraw due to an expired passport. He debuted for the Zimbabwe national team in a 3–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to Algeria on 13 November 2020. Zemura was in the Zimbabwe squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Jordan Zemura Personal Life

Zemura is very private and prefers to keep his focus on his football career. He has a brother named Tafadzwa, who is also a footballer. He is a Christian and often posts Bible verses on his social media accounts. Zemura is fluent in both English and Shona, the native language of his parents.