Patson Daka

Patson Daka (born 9 October 1998) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a striker for EFL Championship club Leicester City and the Zambia national team.

Daka's career trajectory began within the youth system, where he showcased his abilities playing for local club Kafue Celtic. Subsequently, he was sent on loan to Nchanga Rangers and Power Dynamos, where he was able to further hone his skills. In January 2017, Daka joined Red Bull Salzburg's reserve team Liefering in Austria, and was then made part of the first team in the following summer. He helped Salzburg win four Austrian Bundesliga titles and three Austrian Cups. In summer 2021, Daka joined Leicester City in the Premier League.

Daka made his senior international debut for Zambia in 2015 at the age of 16.

Club career

Early career

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.

In summer 2014, Daka was sent on a one-year loan to Nchanga Rangers in the Zambia Super League. He was then loaned out to Power Dynamos in summer 2015. Before that, he did some practice sessions with Lille but finally didn't sign with the French side. At Dynamos, he ended the season as the club's top scorer with 12 goals.

At the end of the 2016 season, he was awarded as the Zambia Super League Young Player of the Year.

FC Liefering

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. Daka scored twice for the club in nine appearances to help them finish second in the 2.Liga.