Orlando Pirates F.C. Players
South Africa · Premier Soccer League · founded 1937 · Orlando Stadium
207Players on record
10Nations (3+)
1Current
Wikidata lists 207 players who have played for Orlando Pirates F.C., from 21 countries, including 56 from outside South Africa.
The best-represented nation is South Africa with 151 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Kaizer Motaung (1960).
1 African player currently on the books: Oswin Appollis.
Benedict Vilakazi scored the most goals for the club among them (58).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benni McCarthy | South Africa | 2011–2013 | 24 | 10 |
| Lyle Foster | South Africa | 2017–2019 | 11 | 1 |
| Moeneeb Josephs | South Africa | 2008–2013 | 103 | 0 |
| Senzo Meyiwa | South Africa | 2005–2014 | 72 | 0 |
| Siyabonga Nomvethe | South Africa | 2006–2006 | 14 | 4 |
| Teko Modise | South Africa | 2007–2011 | 93 | 12 |
| Siyabonga Sangweni | South Africa | 2011–2016 | 79 | 6 |
| Fatau Dauda |  Ghana | 2013–2014 | 3 | 0 |
| Relebohile Mofokeng | South Africa | 2023–2026 | 81 | 19 |
| Aubrey Modiba | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Lucas Thwala | South Africa | 2004–2012 | 90 | 12 |
| Sibusiso Zuma | South Africa | 1998–2000 | 70 | 37 |
| Oswin Appollis now | South Africa | 2025–now | 12 | 2 |
| Jabu Mahlangu | South Africa | 2006–2007 | 18 | 1 |
| Jerry Sikhosana | South Africa | 1993–2001 | 125 | 44 |
| Mark Fish | South Africa | 1993–1996 | 110 | 11 |
| Tokelo Rantie | South Africa | 2011–2012 | 20 | 7 |
| David Nyathi | South Africa | 1992–1993 | – | – |
| Marshall Munetsi |  Zimbabwe | 2017–2019 | 37 | 0 |
| Themba Mnguni | South Africa | 2005–2006 | 0 | 0 |
| William Okpara |  Nigeria | 1989–2005 | 374 | 0 |
| Onyekachi Okonkwo | Nigeria | 2004–2013 | 63 | 6 |
| Andile Jali | South Africa | 2009–2014 | 98 | 8 |
| Isaac Chansa |  Zambia | 2004–2012 | 87 | 19 |
| Thabang Molefe | South Africa | 2005–2006 | 16 | 0 |
| Thabo Mngomeni | South Africa | 1998–2002 | 86 | 23 |
| Willem Jackson | South Africa | 1996–2004 | 104 | 2 |
| Emmanuel Daniel | Nigeria | ?– | – | – |
| Helman Mkhalele | South Africa | 1993–1997 | 138 | 23 |
| Kermit Erasmus | South Africa | 2013–2016 | 65 | 17 |
| Tendai Ndoro | Zimbabwe | 2015–2017 | 48 | 25 |
| Tico-Tico |  Mozambique | 2006–2008 | 21 | 4 |
| Jomo Sono | South Africa | 1972–1976 | – | – |
| Lehlohonolo Majoro | South Africa | 2013– | – | – |
| Sizwe Motaung | South Africa | 2000–2001 | – | – |
| Collins Mbesuma | Zambia | 2012–2014 | 13 | 4 |
| Kaizer Motaung | South Africa | 1960–1968 | – | – |
| Mbulelo Mabizela | South Africa | 2001–2003 | 51 | 4 |
| Pitso Mosimane | South Africa | 1989–1989 | 18 | 0 |
| Thembinkosi Lorch | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Benson Mhlongo | South Africa | 2008–2012 | 41 | 4 |
| Boubacar Talatou |  Niger | 2011–2012 | 1 | 0 |
| Chiukepo Msowoya |  Malawi | 2010–2012 | 11 | 1 |
| Edwin Gyimah | Ghana | 2015– | – | – |
| Felipe Ovono now |  Equatorial Guinea | 2015–now | – | – |
| Lehlohonolo Seema |  Lesotho | 2006–2011 | 63 | 1 |
| Thembinkosi Fanteni | South Africa | 2009–2010 | 12 | 1 |
| William Mokoena | South Africa | 1998–1999 | – | – |
| Dennis Lota | Zambia | 1998–2002 | 100 | 36 |
| Dumisa Ngobe | South Africa | 1997–2002 | 62 | 9 |
| Gift Leremi | South Africa | 2002–2007 | 70 | 15 |
| John Moeti | South Africa | 1995–1999 | – | – |
| Joseph Kamwendo | Malawi | 2007–2011 | 33 | 0 |
| Menzi Masuku | South Africa | 2014– | – | – |
| Mohau Nkota | South Africa | 2024–2025 | – | – |
| Oupa Manyisa | South Africa | 2008– | – | – |
| Rudolf Bester |  Namibia | 2011–2013 | 20 | 1 |
| Thabo Matlaba | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Athiel Mbaha | Namibia | 2007–2010 | – | – |
| Dennis Masina |  Eswatini | 2009–2011 | 11 | 0 |
| Fikru-Teferra Lemessa |  Ethiopia | 2006–2007 | 19 | 2 |
| Gift Motupa | South Africa | 2015– | – | – |
| Richard Gariseb | Namibia | 1999–2012 | – | – |
| Siyabonga Nkosi | South Africa | 2001–2003 | – | – |
| Stanton Fredericks | South Africa | 2006–2007 | 9 | 0 |
| Takesure Chinyama | Zimbabwe | 2012–2013 | 15 | 3 |
| Tercious Malepe | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Benedict Vilakazi | South Africa | 1999–2007 | 170 | 58 |
| Haytham Tambal |  Sudan | 2006–2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Katlego Mashego | South Africa | 2009–2011 | 57 | 15 |
| Lelo Mbele |  DR Congo | 2005–2007 | 31 | 16 |
| Olisa Ndah | Nigeria | ?– | – | – |
| Phenyo Mongala |  Botswana | 2009–2012 | 22 | 2 |
| Ayanda Gcaba | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Bongani Ndulula | South Africa | 2010–2013 | 18 | 4 |
| Daniel Tshabalala | South Africa | 2003–2006 | 33 | 1 |
| Frank Ongfiang |  Cameroon | 2009–2010 | – | – |
| Gilbert Mushangazhike | Zimbabwe | 2007–2010 | 27 | 7 |
| Innocent Mdledle | South Africa | 2005–2009 | 80 | 3 |
| Jimmy Tau | South Africa | 2002–2005 | 73 | 4 |
| Lebohang Mokoena | South Africa | 2003–2009 | 98 | 13 |
| Linda Buthelezi | South Africa | 1994–1994 | – | – |
| Musawengosi Mguni | Zimbabwe | 2004–2004 | 1 | 0 |
| Steve Lekoelea | South Africa | 1997–2005 | 182 | 32 |
| Ephraim Mashaba | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Happy Jele | South Africa | 2006– | – | – |
| James Monyane | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Lesley Manyathela | South Africa | 2000–2003 | 73 | 48 |
| Levis Swartbooi | Namibia | 2008–2011 | – | – |
| Papi Khomane | South Africa | 1998–2007 | 151 | 0 |
| Pollen Ndlanya | South Africa | 2000–2002 | 48 | 23 |
| Thamsanqa Gabuza | South Africa | 2013– | – | – |
| Tony Coyle | South Africa | 2007–2007 | 1 | 0 |
| Wayne Roberts | South Africa | 1999–2000 | 2 | 0 |
| Arthur Zwane | South Africa | 1996–1997 | 12 | 0 |
| Daine Klate | South Africa | 2010–2015 | 87 | 7 |
| Destin Makita |  Congo | 2007–2008 | 20 | 1 |
| Edelbert Dinha | Zimbabwe | 2002–2006 | 53 | 3 |
| Excellent Walaza | South Africa | 2005–2009 | 42 | 13 |
| Francis Chansa | DR Congo | 2004–2008 | 71 | 0 |
| Félix Mwamba Musasa | DR Congo | ?– | – | – |
| Hélder Pelembe | Mozambique | 2013–2015 | 18 | 2 |
| Joseph Makhanya | South Africa | 2000–2011 | 140 | 6 |
| Makhosonke Bhengu | South Africa | 2002–2006 | 6 | 1 |
| Ruben Van Wyk | Namibia | 2000–2000 | – | – |
| Sam Pam | Nigeria | 1997–1999 | – | – |
| Sameehg Doutie | South Africa | 2011–2012 | 4 | 0 |
| Thabang Lebese | South Africa | 2001–2003 | 22 | 4 |
| Thabiso Kutumela | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Tomás Inguana | Mozambique | 1999–2004 | 63 | 3 |
| Tonic Chabalala | South Africa | 2004–2008 | – | – |
| Zvenyika Makonese | Zimbabwe | 2009–2011 | 12 | 0 |
| Edward Motale | South Africa | 1994–1997 | – | – |
| Godfrey Sapula | South Africa | 2000–2002 | 48 | 2 |
| Issa Sarr |  Senegal | 2014– | – | – |
| Justin Shonga | Zambia | 2017–2018 | 46 | 10 |
| Mark Mayambela | South Africa | 2010–2013 | 29 | 0 |
| Mlungisi Mdluli | South Africa | 2007–2010 | 42 | 0 |
| Paseka Mako | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Robyn Johannes | South Africa | 2010–2012 | 16 | 1 |
| Sammy Troughton | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Tlou Segolela | South Africa | 2007– | – | – |
| Tshepo Gumede | South Africa | 2015– | – | – |
| Tyren Arendse | South Africa | 2004–2006 | 32 | 9 |
| Aubrey Ngoma | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Avril Phali | South Africa | 2006–2007 | – | – |
| Bennett Chenene | South Africa | 2007–2010 | 71 | 13 |
| Brandon Silent | South Africa | 1993–2001 | 255 | 21 |
| Brighton Mhlongo | South Africa | 2011– | – | – |
| Clifford Ngobeni | South Africa | 2010–2011 | 26 | 0 |
| Clinton Larsen | South Africa | 1999–2001 | 31 | 0 |
| Dikgang Mabalane | South Africa | 2008–2012 | 73 | 5 |
| Ernest Mtawali | Malawi | 2000–2003 | – | – |
| Gavin Lane | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Ian Palmer | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Jabulani Mnguni | South Africa | 1999–2001 | 11 | 1 |
| Junaid Hartley | South Africa | 2000–2001 | 2 | 1 |
| Lehlogonolo Masalesa | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Lucky Lekgwathi | South Africa | 2002– | – | – |
| Maliele Vincent Pule | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Nana Akosah-Bempah | Ghana | 2021–2021 | – | – |
| Neo Makama | Lesotho | 2007–2009 | – | – |
| Patrick Phungwayo | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Philani | South Africa | 2003–2004 | – | – |
| Rooi Mahamutsa | South Africa | 2008– | – | – |
| Ruben Cloete | South Africa | 2010–2012 | 36 | 0 |
| Sifiso Myeni | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Stanton Lewis | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Teboho Moloi | South Africa | 1987–1997 | 159 | 33 |
| Thabang Stemmer | South Africa | 2000–2005 | 33 | 0 |
| Allan Freese | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Amos Mkhari | South Africa | 1978–1986 | – | – |
| Clement Bissong | Nigeria | 2004–2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Davies Mwape | Zambia | 2005–2006 | 8 | 0 |
| Ezenwa Otorogu | Nigeria | 2010–2011 | 9 | 2 |
| Jerry Adriano |  Cape Verde | ?– | – | – |
| Jimmy Kauleza | South Africa | 2002–2005 | 55 | 7 |
| Khetokwakhe Masuku | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Lennox Bacela | South Africa | 2013–2015 | 31 | 4 |
| Lindokuhle Mkhwanazi | South Africa | 2007– | – | – |
| Lizo Mjempu | South Africa | 2011–2012 | 3 | 0 |
| Motlalepula Mofolo | Lesotho | 2006–2009 | 17 | 0 |
| Mpho Makola | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Nhlakanipho Ntuli | South Africa | 2013–2014 | 0 | 0 |
| Njabulo Manqana | South Africa | 2012–2012 | – | – |
| Ntsikelelo Nyauza | South Africa | 2014– | – | – |
| Perry Mutapa | Zambia | ?– | – | – |
| Siphelele Mthembu | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Siyabonga Mpontshane | South Africa | 2015– | – | – |
| Thabo Qalinge | South Africa | 2014– | – | – |
| Thandani Ntshumayelo | South Africa | 2012– | – | – |
| Thembile Kanono | South Africa | 2008–2009 | 7 | 1 |
| Yasser Mugerwa |  Uganda | 2015– | – | – |
| Augustine Mahlonoko | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Boy-Boy Mosia | South Africa | 2002–2003 | 2 | 0 |
| Eric Bhamuza Sono | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Gert Schalkwyk | South Africa | 2009–2011 | 15 | 1 |
| Goodman Mazibuko | South Africa | 2002–2003 | 19 | 1 |
| Katleho Moleko | Lesotho | 2006–2008 | 28 | 3 |
| Luc Zoa | Cameroon | 2001–2001 | 34 | 0 |
| Mandla Zwane | South Africa | 1992–2001 | – | – |
| Marks Maponyane | South Africa | 1992–1996 | 136 | 40 |
| Michael Morton | South Africa | 2008–2011 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulus Masehe | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Peter Matshitse | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Ralph Matema | Zimbabwe | 2007–2009 | 4 | 1 |
| Rudzani Ramudzuli | South Africa | 2007–2009 | – | – |
| Thomas Johnson | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Thulasizwe Mbuyane | South Africa | 2008–2014 | 95 | 19 |
| Warren Lewis | South Africa | 1999–2002 | 68 | 3 |
| William Twala | South Africa | 2011–2014 | 5 | 0 |
| Bernard Hartze | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Jorry Merahe | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Lwazi Skosana | South Africa | 2014– | – | – |
| Thabiso Lebitso | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Vusi Mthimkhulu | South Africa | 2011–2014 | – | – |
| Webster Lichaba | South Africa | 1973–1980 | – | – |
| Étienne N'tsunda | DR Congo | 1992–1994 | – | – |
| Ayanda Nkosi | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Daniel Sekhoto | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Diamond Thopola | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Hleza Mofedi | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Irvin Mhlambi | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Lucas Moripe | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Usman Misi | Zimbabwe | ?– | – | – |
| Fezile Gcaba | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Masindi Nemtajela | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).