Tsholola Tshinyama (born 12 December 1980), commonly known as Tiko, is a Congolese footballer who last played for Belgian Pro League club Lokeren as a midfielder in 2013.[1] As of the summer of 2013, he is a free agent player.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Tsholola Tshinyama | ||
Date of birth | (1980-12-12) 12 December 1980 (age 41) | ||
Place of birth | Kananga, DR Congo | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000 | Saint-Luc | 30 | (1) |
2001–2003 | TP Mazembe | 63 | (6) |
2003–2007 | Ajax Cape Town | 85 | (5) |
2007–2013 | Lokeren | 112 | (2) |
National team | |||
2001– | DR Congo | 34 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 May 2011 |
Tshinyama started his career at Congolese side Saint-Luc before moving to TP Mazembe. In 2003, he signed for the South African team Ajax Cape Town and went on to make more than 60 appearances for the side. Despite playing primarily as a defensive midfielder Tshinyama also scored on several occasions for them.
In June 2007 it was announced that Tshinyama had signed a four-year contract with SC Lokeren where he will join up with international teammates Marcel Mbayo and Patiyo Tambwe.
Lokeren
DR Congo squad – 2006 Africa Cup of Nations | ||
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