# James Musa

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New Zealand footballer (born 1992)

James Musa Musa with Saint Louis in 2016 Personal information Full name James Mzamo Musa[1] Date of birth (1992-04-01) 1 April 1992 (age 34) Place of birth Plymouth, England Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) Positions Defensive midfielder centre back Team information Current team Fort Wayne FC Number 41 Youth career 2010 Wellington Phoenix 2012–2013 Fulham Senior career* Years Team Apps (Gls) 2010–2011 Wellington Phoenix 3 (0) 2011–2012 Team Wellington 17 (1) 2012–2013 Fulham 0 (0) 2013 → Hereford United (loan) 15 (0) 2013–2014 Team Wellington 15 (0) 2014 South Melbourne 28 (1) 2014–2015 Team Wellington 7 (0) 2015 Saint Louis FC 24 (2) 2015–2016 Team Wellington 6 (3) 2016 Saint Louis FC 27 (3) 2017 Swope Park Rangers 21 (0) 2017 Sporting Kansas City 1 (0) 2017 → Swope Park Rangers (loan) 3 (0) 2018–2019 Phoenix Rising 54 (2) 2020 Minnesota United FC 6 (0) 2021–2022 Phoenix Rising 51 (3) 2023–2024 Colorado Springs Switchbacks 20 (0) 2024–2025 Indy Eleven 37 (3) 2026– Fort Wayne FC 0 (0) International career‡ 2011–2012 New Zealand U20 10 (3) 2012 New Zealand U23 10 (2) 2014– New Zealand 3 (0) * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 25 October 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 8 October 2024

**James Mzamo Musa** (born 1 April 1992) is a professional [footballer](/source/Football_player) who plays as a [defender](/source/Defender_(association_football)) for [USL League One](/source/USL_Championship) club [Fort Wayne FC](/source/Fort_Wayne_FC). Born in [England](/source/England), Musa represents [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_men's_national_football_team) at the international level.

## Early life

Born in [Plymouth](/source/Plymouth), England, of [South African](/source/South_African_people) [Xhosa](/source/Xhosa_people), [Zimbabwean](/source/Zimbabwe) [Shona](/source/Shona_people) and [Afrikaner](/source/Afrikaner) descent, Musa and his family moved to New Zealand in 1999. Musa described New Zealand as "a good place to grow up", he still visits family in Zimbabwe.[2]

## Club career

### Wellington Phoenix (2010 – 2011)

Scouted by the Phoenix as one of the club's mandatory Under-21 players, Musa, a schoolboy at Wanganui High School, signed a professional contract with the Wellington outfit in June 2010 prior to the start of the [2010-11 A-League](/source/2010-11_A-League) season.[3]

Musa made his first team début on 27 November 2010 at home against [Melbourne Victory](/source/Melbourne_Victory), a game he started at left back in place of the suspended [Ben Sigmund](/source/Ben_Sigmund). It made him the 50th player to take the field for the Phoenix and also their 3rd youngest debutant behind [Kosta Barbarouses](/source/Kosta_Barbarouses) and [Marco Rojas](/source/Marco_Rojas).[4] Following the 2010/11 A-League season, Musa was released from the Phoenix.[5]

### Waitakere City (2011)

Musa signed for [Waitakere City](/source/Waitakere_City_F.C.) in the [Northern League](/source/Northern_League_(New_Zealand)), New Zealand in June 2011 to help prepare himself before the [2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup](/source/2011_FIFA_U-20_World_Cup)[6]

Following a successful [2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup](/source/2011_FIFA_U-20_World_Cup) for the [New Zealand U-20](/source/New_Zealand_national_under-20_football_team) team, he was linked with [Bradford City](/source/Bradford_City_F.C.) in England. Despite early reports that Musa had signed a two-year deal with the Bantams, the deal fell through when the manager, Peter Jackson offered his resignation to the club.

In 2012 Musa again played for Waitakere City where he was able to get competitive games before the [2012 Summer Olympics](/source/2012_Summer_Olympics) in [London](/source/London).

### Team Wellington (2011 – 2012)

On 20 October 2011 Musa signed for [Team Wellington](/source/Team_Wellington) to play in the [ASB Premiership](/source/ASB_Premiership).[7] He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 last gasp win against [Waikato FC](/source/Waikato_FC) on 5 February 2012.[8]

Musa helped [Team Wellington](/source/Team_Wellington) to a 4th-place finish in the league where they went on to beat league winners [Auckland City FC](/source/Auckland_City_FC) in a two leg semi-final 1–0 at home and 4–1 away to secure a place in the [ASB Premiership](/source/ASB_Premiership) Grand Final against [Waitakere United](/source/Waitakere_United) where they succumbed to a 4–1 loss at Trusts Stadium, Auckland.

### Fulham (2012 – 2013)

Following a substitute appearance for the [New Zealand U-23 team](/source/New_Zealand_under-23_national_football_team) at the London 2012 Olympic Games against [Egypt](/source/Egypt_national_under-20_football_team) at [Old Trafford](/source/Old_Trafford), Musa was approached by English [Premier League](/source/Premier_League) club [Fulham](/source/Fulham_F.C.) for a trial.[9]

After a successful trial, Musa put pen to paper and signed for Fulham on 31 August 2012. He joined on a one-year deal with an additional year option.[10] A week after joining Fulham, Musa was quickly able to adapt at Fulham[11]

#### Loan to Hereford United (2013)

It was confirmed on 4 January 2013 that James would go on a one-month loan to [Conference National](/source/Conference_National) club [Hereford United](/source/Hereford_United_F.C.) to gain first-team experience.[12] On 30 January 2013, his loan was extended by a further month,[13] and this was later extended again until 4 April 2013.[14] On 26 March 2013, Musa returned to Fulham due to illness.[15]

Musa was one of twelve players released by Fulham at the end of the [2012–2013 Premier League](/source/2012%E2%80%932013_Premier_League) season.[16] After being released by the club, Musa was linked with Scottish Premiership side [Hearts](/source/Heart_of_Midlothian_F.C.).[17]

### Team Wellington and South Melbourne (2013 – 2015)

After leaving Fulham, Musa returned to New Zealand, where he joined [Team Wellington](/source/Team_Wellington) for the second time.[18]

Musa signed for [South Melbourne](/source/South_Melbourne_FC) of the [National Premier Leagues Victoria](/source/National_Premier_Leagues_Victoria) in Australia on 7 March 2014,[19] and joined them following his sides 1–0 loss to [Auckland City FC](/source/Auckland_City_FC) in the [ASB Premiership](/source/ASB_Premiership) grand final on 16 March 2014. The 1–0 loss to [Auckland City FC](/source/Auckland_City_FC) was Musa's second successive defeat in the [ASB Premiership](/source/ASB_Premiership) grand final having previously lost to [Waitakere United](/source/Waitakere_United) in 2012.

### Saint Louis FC (2015)

On 25 February 2015 Musa signed with [USL](/source/United_Soccer_League) expansion club [Saint Louis FC](/source/Saint_Louis_FC). Head coach Dale Schilly is quoted as saying "At 22 years old, James brings loads of experience to Saint Louis FC...His experiences with Fulham and the New Zealand National Team have helped shape him into a top player. He has demonstrated very good defending instincts, is good in the air, and possesses sound open-field defending and tracking."[20]

### Return to Team Wellington (2015 – 2016)

In November 2015, he returned to ASB Premiership to play for Team Wellington during the USL offseason.[21]

### Return to Saint Louis FC (2016)

Musa returned to Saint Louis for the [2016 USL season](/source/2016_USL_season).[22]

On 9 November 2016, [Saint Louis FC](/source/Saint_Louis_FC) announced that Musa wouldn't be returning to the club for the 2017 season.[23]

### Swope Park Rangers (2017)

On 30 November 2016, [Swope Park Rangers](/source/Swope_Park_Rangers), the reserve team for [Sporting Kansas City](/source/Sporting_Kansas_City), announced their signing of Musa along with his teammate from [Saint Louis FC](/source/Saint_Louis_FC) [Parker Maher](/source/Parker_Maher).[24]

### Sporting Kansas City (2017)

In August 2017, Musa signed a first-team contract with [Sporting Kansas City](/source/Sporting_Kansas_City) for the remainder of the [2017 season](/source/2017_Sporting_Kansas_City_season) with options for 2018, 2019, and 2020.[25] On 12 August 2017 Musa made his first team debut against [Seattle Sounders FC](/source/Seattle_Sounders_FC).

### Phoenix Rising FC (2018 – 2019)

On 1 March 2018, Musa signed with [Phoenix Rising FC](/source/Phoenix_Rising_FC) who play in the [United Soccer League](/source/United_Soccer_League).[26]

### Minnesota United (2020)

On 17 January 2020, Musa made the move back to [MLS](/source/MLS), joining [Minnesota United FC](/source/Minnesota_United_FC).[27] Minnesota opted to decline their contract option on Musa following the 2020 season.[28]

### Return to Phoenix Rising FC (2021 – 2022)

On 5 March 2021, Musa re-signed with [Phoenix Rising FC](/source/Phoenix_Rising_FC).[29]

### Colorado Springs Switchbacks (2023 – 2024)

Musa signed with Colorado Springs Switchbacks on 18 November 2022.[30] Musa made a total of 20 league appearances over the [2023](/source/2023_USL_Championship_season) and [2024 USL Championship seasons](/source/2024_USL_Championship_season) for Colorado Springs. The team announced his departure on 28 June 2024.[31]

### Indy Eleven (2024 – 2025)

On 28 June 2024, USL Championship club [Indy Eleven](/source/Indy_Eleven) announced they had signed Musa in a transfer from Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[32] He made his debut for the [Indianapolis](/source/Indianapolis)-based club on 5 July, in a 3–3 draw at [Rhode Island FC](/source/Rhode_Island_FC).[33] Musa scored his first goal for the club on 8 October in a 1–0 victory at [Loudoun United FC](/source/Loudoun_United_FC).[34] He ended the season with nine total appearances for the club, including the club's [playoff](/source/2024_USL_Championship_playoffs) loss to [Rhode Island FC](/source/Rhode_Island_FC) and historic run to the [semifinals](/source/2024_U.S._Open_Cup#Semifinals) in the [Open Cup](/source/U.S._Open_Cup).[35][36] On 20 November 2024, Indy Eleven announced that Musa would remain with the club for the [2025 season](/source/2025_Indy_Eleven_season).[37]

Musa scored his second goal for Indy Eleven, and his first of the 2025 season, on 16 August 2025 in a 3–2 loss at Loudoun United.[38][39]

### Fort Wayne FC (2026 – present)

On January 31, 2026 [USL League One](/source/USL_League_One) club [Fort Wayne FC](/source/Fort_Wayne_FC) for their Inaugural season. [40]

## International career

Musa was selected for the [New Zealand U-20](/source/New_Zealand_national_under-20_football_team) team to compete in the [2011 OFC U-20 Championship](/source/2011_OFC_U-20_Championship) in April 2011 and the Suwon Cup in Korea. During the OFC U-20 championship he played in all four matches, scoring a hat-trick during the group stage and helping the Junior All Whites win the tournament and secure qualification to the [2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup](/source/2011_FIFA_U-20_World_Cup) at which he played all three games against Cameroon, Uruguay and Portugal.[41]

In February 2012, Musa was selected in New Zealand's 20 man squad to play two friendly matches against [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia_national_football_team), coached by former [FC Barcelona](/source/FC_Barcelona) Manager [Frank Rijkaard](/source/Frank_Rijkaard) in Melbourne, Australia in preparation for the [2012 OFC Men's Pre-Olympic Football Tournament](/source/2012_OFC_Men's_Pre-Olympic_Football_Tournament) to be held in Taupo, New Zealand.

On 25 March 2012 the New Zealand U-23 men's team secured qualification for the [2012 Summer Olympics](/source/2012_Summer_Olympics) in [London](/source/London) with a 1–0 win over Fiji with a coolly finished penalty from [Greg Draper](/source/Greg_Draper). Musa played a big role in defence during the qualifying campaign with the New Zealand U-23 team going through unbeaten. He also scored 2 goals during the tournament.

On 21 June 2012, Musa was named as one of the 6 defenders in [Neil Emblen](/source/Neil_Emblen)'s 18-man squad for the [2012 Summer Olympics](/source/2012_Summer_Olympics) in [London](/source/London), with [Ryan Nelsen](/source/Ryan_Nelsen) named as captain and as one of the three overage players.[42]

Musa made one appearance for the New Zealand U-23 team at the [2012 Summer Olympics](/source/2012_Summer_Olympics) in [London](/source/London). He came on at left back in the 1–1 draw against [Egypt](/source/Egypt_national_football_team) in place of the injured [Ian Hogg](/source/Ian_Hogg_(footballer)) in the 63rd minute at [Old Trafford](/source/Old_Trafford).

Musa was called into the [All Whites](/source/New_Zealand_men's_national_football_team) squad for a 30 May friendly in Auckland against [South Africa](/source/South_Africa_national_football_team) by interim coach [Neil Emblen](/source/Neil_Emblen). Musa made his international debut on 30 May 2014 against South Africa, coming on as a substitute. The match ended in a nil-all draw.

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## External links

- [James Musa](https://int.soccerway.com/players/james-musa/137687/) at Soccerway

- [James Musa](https://web.archive.org/web/20150905/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-tournaments/players-coaches/people=336342/index.html) – [FIFA](/source/FIFA) competition record (archived)

v t e Fort Wayne FC – current squad 1 Schipmann 2 Smith 4 Dias 5 Sproat 6 Jordan 7 Ricol 8 Garay 9 Oyetunde 10 Awoudor 11 Healy 12 Gafar 13 Rempel 18 Nieto 19 Solís 20 Burns 21 Becher 22 Hernandez 23 Thomas 27 Grow 30 Abbey 33 Hagaman 34 Terry 41 Musa 86 Armas 96 Briscoe 99 Akin Head Coach: Avery Assistant Coach: Barker Goalkeeping Coach: Richey

New Zealand squads v t e New Zealand men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics 1 Gleeson 2 Payne 3 Hogg 4 Myers 5 Smith 6 Nelsen (c) 7 Barbarouses 8 McGlinchey 9 Smeltz 10 Wood 11 Rojas 12 Thomas 13 Feneridis 14 Musa 15 Howieson 16 Lucas 17 McGeorge 18 O'Keeffe Coach: Emblen v t e 2012 New Zealand Olympic team Athletics Valerie Adams Sarah Cowley Stuart Farquhar Brent Newdick Lucy van Dalen Quentin Rew Kim Smith Nick Willis Boxing Siona Fernandes Alexis Pritchard Canoeing Lisa Carrington Mike Dawson Steven Ferguson Darryl Fitzgerald Ben Fouhy Teneale Hatton Luuka Jones Erin Taylor Cycling Shane Archbold Jack Bauer Sam Bewley Rushlee Buchanan Eddie Dawkins Lauren Ellis Aaron Gate Westley Gough Karen Hanlen Natasha Hansen Greg Henderson Jo Kiesanowski Ethan Mitchell Jaime Nielsen Kurt Pickard Marc Ryan Jesse Sergent Alison Shanks Simon van Velthooven Linda Villumsen Sarah Walker Marc Willers Equestrian Louisa Hill Andrew Nicholson Jock Paget Caroline Powell Jonelle Richards Mark Todd Football Kosta Barbarouses Jenny Bindon Abby Erceg Alex Feneridis Jake Gleeson Anna Green Sarah Gregorius Betsy Hassett Amber Hearn Kristy Hill Ian Hogg Cameron Howieson Katie Hoyle Annalie Longo Dakota Lucas Adam McGeorge Michael McGlinchey Hayley Moorwood James Musa Tim Myers Ryan Nelsen Michael O'Keeffe Ria Percival Ali Riley Marco Rojas Rebecca Rolls Shane Smeltz Rebecca Smith Tommy Smith Rebekah Stott Adam Thomas Rosie White Hannah Wilkinson Chris Wood Kirsty Yallop Hockey Ryan Archibald Phil Burrows Sam Charlton Simon Child Melody Cooper Dean Couzins Steve Edwards Clarissa Eshuis Cathryn Finlayson Gemma Flynn Krystal Forgesson Katie Glynn Ella Gunson Nick Haig Charlotte Harrison Samantha Harrison Andy Hayward Blair Hilton Blair Hopping Hugo Inglis Stephen Jenness Shea McAleese Stacey Michelsen Alana Millington Emily Naylor Richard Petherick Kyle Pontifex Anita Punt Bianca Russell Kayla Sharland Bradley Shaw Nick Wilson Judo Moira de Villiers Rowing Michael Arms Louise Ayling Hamish Bond Fiona Bourke Nathan Cohen Mahé Drysdale Julia Edward Sarah Gray Juliette Haigh Chris Harris Eve Macfarlane Robbie Manson Eric Murray Sean O'Neill Fiona Paterson Anna Reymer Rebecca Scown John Storey Joseph Sullivan Peter Taylor Louise Trappitt Matthew Trott Emma Twigg Jade Uru Storm Uru Tyson Williams Sailing Jo Aleh Peter Burling Jenna Hansen Stephanie Hazard Andrew Murdoch Hamish Pepper Polly Powrie Susannah Pyatt Jason Saunders Dan Slater Paul Snow-Hansen JP Tobin Blair Tuke Jim Turner Sara Winther Shooting Ryan Taylor Swimming Daniel Bell Lauren Boyle Dylan Dunlop-Barrett Amaka Gessler Natasha Hind Melissa Ingram Steven Kent Samantha Lucie-Smith Penelope Marshall Andrew McMillan Gareth Kean Carl O'Donnell Hayley Palmer Glenn Snyders Matthew Stanley Natalie Wiegersma Taekwondo Logan Campbell Robin Cheong Vaughn Scott Tennis Marina Erakovic Triathlon Bevan Docherty Kris Gemmell Andrea Hewitt Kate McIlroy Nicky Samuels Ryan Sissons Weightlifting Richie Patterson Chef de Mission: Dave Currie

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