Calvin Mbarga (born 26 June 1987) is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Port Melbourne SC.

Calvin Mbarga
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-06-27) 27 June 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Cameroon
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Birkalla
Youth career
Unisport Bafang
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011 Western Strikers 17 (12)
2012–2013 Campbelltown City 43 (19)
2014 Adelaide Blue Eagles 24 (20)
2015 Hume City 9 (0)
2015 Northcote City 14 (5)
2015–2016 Salgaocar F.C. 10 (1)
2017 Port Melbourne 11 (1)
2017 St Albans Saints 7 (1)
2018 Sunshine George Cross 11 (0)
2018 Whittlesea Ranges 12 (0)
2019–2022 Birkalla 82 (24)
2023 Adelaide University 11 (4)
2023– Birkalla 10 (4)
International career
2007 Cameroon U20
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 August 2022
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 August 2022

Career

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Mbarga has spent the majority of his career playing in Cameroon, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.[1] While in Australia, Mbarga played for lower-division sides such as Western Strikers, Campbelltown City, Adelaide Blue Eagles, and Hume City.[1] He joined Hume City in 2014.[2]

Mbarga also works as a personal trainer in Southern Adelaide. He specialises in strength and conditioning training, weightloss, injury management, and sport specific training.[citation needed]

Salgaocar

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In October 2015, Mbarga moved to India to sign with I-League side, Salgaocar, as their Asian quota player due to him having Australian citizenship.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Mitra, Atanu (20 October 2015). "Salgaocar sign Cameroon striker Calvin Mbarga". Goal.com. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  2. ^ Michell, Tim (1 December 2014). "Hume City fills attacking holes with shrewd National Premier League recruiting moves". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 January 2016.