Patson Daka (born 9 October 1998) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Leicester City and the Zambia national team.
Coming through the youth system, Daka played for local club Kafue Celtic, who sent him on loan to Nchanga Rangers and Power Dynamos. In January 2017, Daka joined Red Bull Salzburg’s reserve team Liefering in Austria, and was then made part of the first team in summer 2017. He helped Red Bull Salzburg win four Austrian Bundesliga titles and three Austrian Cups. In summer 2021, Daka joined Leicester City in the Premier League.
Daka represents Zambia internationally, making his senior debut in 2015 aged 16.
Early Life and Career
Daka began his youth career at hometown club 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. At Dynamos, he ended the season as the club’s top scorer with 12 goals.
Daka initially moved to Austria when he signed with Liefering on a half-season loan from Kafue Celtic.
Daka signed with Red Bull Salzburg in 2017. He helped the club win the UEFA Youth League, scoring two goals in two games. On 27 November, Daka scored against Genk in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League, becoming the first Zambian player to score in the competition’s group stage.
On 18 December 2019, Daka extended his contract with Salzburg until the summer of 2024.
On 30 September 2020, he scored a brace in a 3–1 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the play-off round to qualify to the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League. On 21 May 2021, 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.
On 30 June 2021, Premier League club Leicester City signed Daka on a five-year contract. Daka made his debut for the club with an appearance off the bench in Leicester’s 1–0 triumph over reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the FA Community Shield on 7 August. On 23 August, Daka made his Premier League debut as a substitute for Harvey Barnes in a 4–1 away defeat to West Ham United.
On 16 October, he scored his first goal for Leicester City in a 4–2 win against Manchester United at King Power Stadium. He followed this up on 20 October by scoring all four goals in a 4–3 win over Spartak Moscow in the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League.
International Career
Daka made his senior debut for Zambia in a 2–0 friendly victory over Malawi on 10 May 2015. He was the 2017 CAF Young Player of the Year.
Family and Parents
Daka’s father, Nathtali Daka, was a former footballer who played as a winger for local club Kafue-based Nitrogen Stars.
Wife/ Girlfriend
Grace Perez is the stunning girlfriend of the Leicester player, Patson Daka. Grace is a very private person, but Patson’s love for her couldn’t hide her from the public attention. In the following article you will learn many interesting facts about Grace Perez, so follow along for more information.
Girlfriend
Patson Daka is in a long-term relationship with Grace Perez. Daka and Perez started dating back in late 2016, when he was still 18-years-old. Patson and Grace share a great love for each other and the Leicester player loves to show it to the world. He is constantly sharing pictures of him and his gorgeous girlfriend on Instagram.
Grace Perez is mostly known for being the long-term girlfriend of the Leicester City player Patson Daka. Grace is a fitness lover and she spends most of her time in the gym.
Grace Perez was born on July 9, 1996, so her age is 25. Grace is two years older than her boyfriend.
According to her birthday, Grace Perez’s zodiac sign is Cancer, which means that she is an emotional and loving person. Usually people born under the sign of Cancer are great friends who are full of empathy.
Grace Perez was born in Zambia, meaning that her nationality is Zambian, such as her boyfriend’s.
Grace Perez has graduated high school in her hometown in Zambia. She was an excellent student and one of the best in her class. Grace always loved to study that’s why right after high school she enrolled in university. She studied Public Health and successfully got her bachelor’s degree.
Grace is the owner of a fashion store. She is trying to develop a successful business of her own and for now she is very good at it.
Wife
Patson Daka is currently not yet married.
Salary and Net Worth
Patson Daka’s current salary is considered to be €20.00 million per month. That’s about $23.4 million making him the wealthiest footballer in Zambia.
Patson Daka’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $1.8 million – $15 million (net worth estimated in 2021).
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