CD Castellón signs Angolan striker David Nzanza until 2030

CD Castellón and Leça FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of David Nzanza, an attacking footballer who joins the albinegro squad until June 30, 2030. The Angolan striker arrives at Castalia after completing an outstanding season in the Campeonato de Portugal, where he scored 14 goals in 32 matches for the Portuguese side.

Player Profile

David Muale Nzanza, born in Luanda on September 28, 2003, is a young, right-footed attacker capable of playing in different positions across the offensive front. He can operate as a center forward but also drift to either wing—a versatility that Castellón adds to their squad to strengthen the attacking line.

His arrival fits the recruitment model of the albinegro club, increasingly based on data analysis and identifying profiles with growth potential. In this context, Nzanza emerges as a bet for both the present and the future: a player arriving from a lower tier of Portuguese football but with goal-scoring records, international experience at youth levels, and the attributes to thrive in an offensive and vertical system. He represents a huge opportunity to prove he can perform in the Spanish second division.

Career Path

• Youth career: Trained in the youth ranks of GD Interclube in Angola
• 2022: Made the jump to Europe to join SC Braga's structure, gaining experience in the reserve team and Liga Revelação categories
• Later development: Continued his development in Czech football, playing for SC Znojmo and Baník Ostrava B
• Return to Portugal: Signed for Leça FC, where he found continuity and prominence

At Leça FC, he delivered a campaign that caught the attention of CD Castellón. His ability to attack spaces, his arrival in the box, and his goal-scoring instinct have been key factors in his growth over the last season.

International Experience

Nzanza also has international experience at youth levels. He was capped for the Angola U-17 national team, with which he played in both the Africa Cup and the World Cup in that category in 2019. This background reinforces the profile of a player with potential, room for growth, and experience in different competitive contexts.

Related News: His Nickname

As a curiosity, in Portugal he became known as the "Ninja" for his goal celebrations—a nickname that accompanies an attacker who lands in Castalia with hunger, European experience, and the challenge of taking a step forward in Spanish football.

Source: El Periódico de Mediterráneo