Collin Benjamin
Namibian footballer and manager
Namibia
Full-back
Collin Benjamin: profile
Collin Benjamin (born 3 August 1978 in Windhoek, Namibia) is a former Namibian footballer who played as a full-back.
Benjamin made the step into senior football with F.C. Civics Windhoek in 1996. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1996 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at Hamburger SV (2001–2011): 146 appearances and 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 192 appearances and 19 goals.
At international level, Benjamin represented Namibia (1999–2012), earning 32 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Windhoek has produced 44 footballers in our database, including Peter Shalulile, Manfred Starke and Oliver Risser.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1999 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1996–2012 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Namibia and Germany
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (19 in 192)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 69% of Namibian internationals on record
- Latest move
- TSV 1860 München (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Brahim Díaz, Themba Zwane and Edo Kayembe (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | F.C. Civics Windhoek |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 1999 |  Germania Schnelsen |
9 | 3 | |
| 1999–2000 | Raspo Elmshorn |
19 | 3 | |
| 2001–2011 | Hamburger SV |
Bundesliga | 146 | 13 |
| 2011–2012 | TSV 1860 München |
3. Liga | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 192 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2012 | Namibia |
Senior | 32 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Collin Benjamin?
Collin Benjamin was born on 3 August 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Collin Benjamin born?
Collin Benjamin was born in Windhoek, Namibia.
Which national team does Collin Benjamin play for?
Collin Benjamin played international football for Namibia. He has 32 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Collin Benjamin played for?
Collin Benjamin's recorded clubs are F.C. Civics Windhoek, Germania Schnelsen, Raspo Elmshorn, Hamburger SV and TSV 1860 München.
How tall is Collin Benjamin?
Collin Benjamin is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Collin Benjamin play?
Collin Benjamin played as a full-back.
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