Andile Jali
South African association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Andile Jali: profile
Andile Jali (born 10 April 1990 in Matatiele, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Jali started out at University of Pretoria F.C. in 2007. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2007. His most appearances came at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2009–2014), where he made 98 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 127 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Jali represented South Africa (2009–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 13 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for South Africa at under-20 and under-23 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 25 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Belgium
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (9 in 127)
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 30% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- KV Oostende (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ismaël Gharbi, Sory Kaba and Anis Boussaïdi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | University of Pretoria F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 29 | 1 |
| 2009–2014 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 98 | 8 |
| 2014– |  KV Oostende |
Challenger Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 127 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
| 2010– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
| — | South Africa U23 |
Under-23 | – | – |
| — | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 2015 | Angola 1–3 South Africa | 80 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2017 | South Africa 1–2 Cape Verde | 89 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Andile Jali?
Andile Jali was born on 10 April 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Andile Jali born?
Andile Jali was born in Matatiele, South Africa.
Which national team does Andile Jali play for?
Andile Jali played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Andile Jali played for?
Andile Jali's recorded clubs are University of Pretoria F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and KV Oostende.
How tall is Andile Jali?
Andile Jali is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Andile Jali play?
Andile Jali played as a midfielder.
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