Alex Bapela: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Alex Bapela: profile

Alex Bapela (born 4 October 1969 in South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.

Bapela made the step into senior football with Real Rovers in 1994. He played for 2 clubs between 1994 and 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (1997–2003): 125 appearances and 31 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 125 appearances and 31 goals.

At international level, Bapela represented South Africa (1999–2000), earning 6 caps and scoring 0 goals.

South Africa has produced 77 footballers in our database, including Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini and Andisiwe Mgcoyi.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1999 (aged about 30)
Club career: 1994–2003 (10 seasons)
Club goals per game: 0.25 (31 in 125)
Latest move: Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (1997)
Shares a birthday with: Moussa Wagué, Thompson Oliha and Jackson Muleka (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1994–1997	Real Rovers		–	–
1997–2003	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	125	31
	Total		125	31

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1999–2000	South Africa	Senior	6	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Alex Bapela?

Alex Bapela was born on 4 October 1969, which makes him 57 years old.

Where was Alex Bapela born?

Alex Bapela was born in South Africa.

Which national team does Alex Bapela play for?

Alex Bapela played international football for South Africa. He has 6 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Alex Bapela played for?

Alex Bapela's recorded clubs are Real Rovers and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..

What position does Alex Bapela play?

Alex Bapela played as a midfielder.

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