Mbwana Ally Samatta
Tanzania/F/
TanzaniaPlayer Info
Mbwana Ally Samatta is a trailblazing Tanzanian striker currently with French club Havre Athletic Club. Born on December 23, 1992, Samatta made history as the first Tanzanian to play in the English Premier League with Aston Villa and to score in the UEFA Champions League during his time with Genk. The 33-year-old forward, standing at 180 cm, is a composed finisher with excellent movement. He led Genk to a Belgian league title and was the league's top scorer, earning a move to Villa. After spells in Turkey and back in Belgium, his move to Ligue 1 with Le Havre marks another significant chapter. Valued at €800,000, Samatta's experience at the highest levels in Europe brings a cutting edge to his team's attack. He remains the captain and iconic figure of the Tanzanian national team.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/08/04
PAOK Saloniki
Havre Athletic ClubSigned
2023/07/16
FenerbahcePAOK SalonikiSigned
2023/06/29
Racing GenkFenerbahceLoan Ended
2022/08/15
FenerbahceRacing GenkLoan
2022/06/29
Royal AntwerpFenerbahceLoan Ended
2021/08/30
FenerbahceRoyal AntwerpLoan
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Tanzania
CAF AFCON2025
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
185
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
36
Key Passes Per Game
2
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
2
Clearances Per Game
3
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
1
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
3
Be Fouled Per Game
4