Cyril Nzama
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Cyril Nzama: profile
Cyril Nzama (born 26 June 1974 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defender.
Nzama's senior club career began in 1995 at Bush Bucks F.C.. He played for 4 clubs between 1995 and 2011. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2000–2008), where he made 183 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 299 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Nzama represented South Africa (2000–2007), earning 44 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for South Africa at under-20 level.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1995–2011 (17 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (10 in 299)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 73% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Batau F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samir Nasri, Jean-Paul Abalo and Doctor Khumalo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2000 | Bush Bucks F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 116 | 1 |
| 2000–2008 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 183 | 9 |
| 2008–2010 | Bay United F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2010–2011 | Batau F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 299 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000–2007 | South Africa |
Senior | 44 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Cyril Nzama?
Cyril Nzama was born on 26 June 1974, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Cyril Nzama born?
Cyril Nzama was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Cyril Nzama play for?
Cyril Nzama played international football for South Africa. He has 44 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Cyril Nzama played for?
Cyril Nzama's recorded clubs are Bush Bucks F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Bay United F.C. and Batau F.C..
How tall is Cyril Nzama?
Cyril Nzama is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Cyril Nzama play?
Cyril Nzama played as a defender.
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