Asavela Mbekile
South African association football player
South Africa
Defensive midfielder
Asavela Mbekile: profile
Asavela Mbekile (born 1 November 1986 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Mbekile made the step into senior football with Ikapa Sporting F.C. in 2009. He played for 5 clubs since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Moroka Swallows F.C. (2013–2014): 24 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 31 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Mbekile represented South Africa (2014–present).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 28)
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 31)
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nordi Mukiele, Ernest Nuamah and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Ikapa Sporting F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2011–2012 | F.C. Cape Town |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Chippa United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 7 | 0 |
| 2013–2014 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 24 | 0 |
| 2014– | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 31 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Asavela Mbekile?
Asavela Mbekile was born on 1 November 1986, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Asavela Mbekile born?
Asavela Mbekile was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Asavela Mbekile play for?
Asavela Mbekile played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Asavela Mbekile played for?
Asavela Mbekile's recorded clubs are Ikapa Sporting F.C., F.C. Cape Town, Chippa United F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
What position does Asavela Mbekile play?
Asavela Mbekile played as a defensive midfielder.
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