Colin Viljoen
English footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Colin Viljoen: profile
Colin Viljoen (born 20 June 1948 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Viljoen started out at Ipswich Town F.C. in 1966. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 1966. His most appearances came at Ipswich Town F.C. (1966–1978), where he made 305 appearances and scored 45 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 352 appearances and 45 goals.
At international level, Viljoen represented England (1975), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.13 (45 in 352)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kalidou Koulibaly, Nicolas Jackson and Itumeleng Khune (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966–1978 |  Ipswich Town F.C. |
Premier League | 305 | 45 |
| 1978–1980 | Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 27 | 0 |
| 1980–1982 | Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 20 | 0 |
| 1982–1983 | Southall F.C. |
Spartan South Midlands Football League | – | – |
| — | Rangers F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 352 | 45 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | England |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Colin Viljoen?
Colin Viljoen was born on 20 June 1948, which makes him 78 years old.
Where was Colin Viljoen born?
Colin Viljoen was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which national team does Colin Viljoen play for?
Colin Viljoen played international football for England. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Colin Viljoen played for?
Colin Viljoen's recorded clubs are Ipswich Town F.C., Manchester City F.C., Chelsea F.C., Southall F.C. and Rangers F.C..
What position does Colin Viljoen play?
Colin Viljoen played as a midfielder.