Jordan Zemura

Jordan Bhekithemba Zemura (born 14 November 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for club Watford, on loan from club Udinese. Born in England, he plays for the Zimbabwe national team.

Early life Zemura went to the Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey for secondary school and went on to study Sport Science at Canterbury Christ Church University. He has also represented his country at athletics.

AFC Bournemouth Zemura was signed by Bournemouth following a successful trial period in 2019. He made his debut for Bournemouth on 15 September 2020 in an EFL Cup tie against Crystal Palace at the Vitality Stadium, which Bournemouth won 11–10 on penalties after regulation time ended in a goalless draw; Zemura scored his penalty in the shootout.

First team breakthrough Zemura started in Bournemouth's opening fixture against West Brom, his first league start for the club, with the game finishing 2–2. An impressive start to the 2021–22 season saw Zemura win the club's Player of the Month award for August, starting all five league games in an unbeaten opening to the season for the Cherries. Zemura scored his first two professional goals on 11 September 2021, netting a brace in a 3–0 win over Barnsley.

Udinese On 12 April 2023, Serie A side Udinese officially announced that Zemura would join the club on a free transfer at the start of the 2023–24 season, signing a four-year deal in the process.

Watford (loan) On August 2, 2026, Zemura joined Watford on a season-long loan.

International career Despite being born in London, Zemura represents Zimbabwe on the international stage as he holds Zimbabwean citizenship. Both of his parents were born in Zimbabwe, his father in Murehwa and his mother in Wedza. He debuted for the Zimbabwe national team in a 3–1 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification loss to Algeria on 13 November 2020.

Zemura was named in the Zimbabwe squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.

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International

Honours AFC Bournemouth Championship runner-up: 2021–22

Zimbabwe Unity Cup third place: 2026