Dean Furman
South African association football player
South Africa
Midfielder
Dean Furman: profile
Dean Furman (born 22 June 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Furman made the step into senior football with Bradford City A.F.C. in 2008. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2008. His most appearances came at Oldham Athletic A.F.C. (2009–2013), where he made 131 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 221 appearances and 16 goals.
At international level, Furman represented South Africa (2012–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Botswana on 7 September 2013 (World Cup Qualification).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 24)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 25 (match)
- Countries played in
- 2: United Kingdom and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (16 in 221)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 77% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- SuperSport United F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ambroise Oyongo, Djakaridja Koné and Mory Diaw (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 |  Bradford City A.F.C. |
EFL League One | 31 | 5 |
| 2008–2009 | Rangers F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 |
| 2009–2013 | Oldham Athletic A.F.C. |
EFL League Two | 131 | 8 |
| 2013 | Doncaster Rovers F.C. |
EFL League One | 8 | 0 |
| 2013–2015 | Doncaster Rovers F.C. |
EFL League One | 50 | 3 |
| 2015– | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 221 | 16 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Sep 2013 | South Africa 4–1 Botswana | 45 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 8 Oct 2016 | Burkina Faso 1–1 South Africa | 80 | 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 Dean Furman?
Dean Furman was born on 22 June 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Dean Furman born?
Dean Furman was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Dean Furman play for?
Dean Furman played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Dean Furman played for?
Dean Furman's recorded clubs are Bradford City A.F.C., Rangers F.C., Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Doncaster Rovers F.C. and SuperSport United F.C..
How tall is Dean Furman?
Dean Furman is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Dean Furman play?
Dean Furman played as a midfielder.
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