Offrande Zanzala


Offrande Zanzala is a Congolese professional footballer who plays as a forward for English League One side Crewe Alexandra. He started his football career at Derby County, and was later at Accrington Stanley.

Playing career

Zanzala emigrated with his family from the Republic of the Congo to Austria in 1999 due to the Second Republic of the Congo Civil War.

Derby County

Aged eight, he moved with his family to England, and, aged 12, signed with the Derby County Academy. He was named as the Under-21 Premier League Player of the Month in October 2015 after scoring four goals in three youth team matches. On 23 January 2016, he joined League Two side Stevenage on a one-month loan. He made his debut in the Football League later that day, playing the first 67 minutes of a draw with Barnet at Broadhall Way. In February 2017, Zanzala signed a contract extension keeping him with the Rams until 2019.
Zanzala joined National League club Chester on loan in October 2017. He returned to Derby the following month after the expiry of his loan. In January 2018 he was loaned out again, to Accrington Stanley in League Two. He scored his first professional goal on 21 April 2018, an injury-time penalty after he had been fouled, in a 0-4 win at Wycombe Wanderers.

Accrington Stanley

On 2 August 2018, Zanzala rejoined Accrington, this time on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. On 24 June 2020 it was announced Zanzala was leaving Accrington Stanley, having scored eight goals in his second season at the club.

Crewe Alexandra

On 1 July 2020, Crewe Alexandra announced Zanzala had joined the club on a one-year deal with the option of a second year.

Personal life

Zanzala has three brothers. He is a devout Christian who prays before every game. He went to school with Kwame Thomas and the two are still good friends, as they both began their pro careers with Derby.

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