Calvin Zola
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Zola pictured in 2011 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Calvin Zola-Makongo | ||
| Date of birth | 31 December 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Kinshasa, Zaire | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2003 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| 2003–2004 | → Oldham Athletic (loan) | 25 | (5) |
| 2004–2008 | Tranmere Rovers | 96 | (16) |
| 2008–2011 | Crewe Alexandra | 67 | (21) |
| 2011 | → Burton Albion (loan) | 18 | (3) |
| 2011–2013 | Burton Albion | 67 | (23) |
| 2013–2014 | Aberdeen | 20 | (3) |
| 2014–2015 | Stevenage | 7 | (0) |
| Total | 300 | (71) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Calvin Zola-Makongo (born 31 December 1984), often known simply as Calvin Zola, is a Congolese former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Kinshasa, Zaire, he began his career as a youth player at Newcastle United. Zola went on to have spells at Tranmere Rovers, Crewe Alexandra, Burton Albion and Aberdeen. His last club was Stevenage, who released him in May 2015 due to injury setbacks.