Manfred Starke

Manfred Starke is a Namibian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.

Club career

Starke was born in Windhoek, Namibia to a Namibian-born German father and a Dutch mother. He began his professional career at FC Hansa Rostock. He is the older brother of Sandra Starke.
Starke moved to FSV Zwickau in 2020.
In July 2022, he signed with VfB Oldenburg, newly promoted to the 3. Liga.
In July 2023, Starke moved to TSV 1860 Munich, also in 3. Liga.

International career

In October 2012, Starke made his debut for Namibia in a friendly against Rwanda.
He played at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, the country's first continental tournament in 11 years.