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Joseph Liteta (born 22 February 2006) is a Zambian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cagliari Primavera U20 team of Italian team Cagliari calcio.
Personal information | |||||
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Date of birth | 22 February 2006 | ||||
Place of birth | Lusaka, Zambia | ||||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||||
Position(s) | Central Midfielder | ||||
Team information | |||||
Current team | Cagliari Primavera U20 | ||||
Number | 14 | ||||
Youth career | |||||
2024- | Cagliari Primavera U20 | ||||
Senior career* | |||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||
2022-2024 | Athletico Lusaka F.C | ||||
International career‡ | |||||
2023 | Zambia Under 17 | 3 | (0) | ||
Medal record
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:39, 8 January 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2023 |
Early Life
[edit]Joseph Liteta was born in Zambia. He began his career in Zambia, playing for Athletico Lusaka F.C academy club.
Club Career
[edit]Liteta began his professional career in Zambia with Athletico Lusaka F.C. In 2024, He was signed by Cagliari but the signing was not disclosed. He was deployed to Cagliari’s Primavera (Under-20) team which won the Coppa Italia Primavera 24/25[1]. Making him the first Zambian to win a football trophy in Italy.
International Career
[edit]He played in the 2022 COSAFA U16 tournament and was also part of the Zambia under 17 squad that participated in the 2023 U17 AFCON Algeria qualifiers[2]. He later in 2023 participated in the 2023 U17 AFCON[3][4]
Honors
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Coppa Italia Primavera al Cagliari: tris al Milan, decide il cognato di Barella e l'interista se la ride davanti a Ibra". Virgilio Sport (in Italian). 2025-04-09. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Bakala names final squad for TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifiers - ZamFoot". zambianfootball.co.zm. 2022-11-22. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ "Zambia : Bakala Names 2023 U17 AFCON Team". 2023-04-22. Retrieved 2025-04-11.
- ^ Chikenge, Calvin Kaumba (2023-04-21). "Mbesuma headlines Zambia U-17 final squad, Kafue Celtic and Atletico youngsters dominate list". Bolanews. Retrieved 2025-04-11.