Doctor Khumalo
South African footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Doctor Khumalo: profile
Doctor Khumalo (born 26 June 1967 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Khumalo made the step into senior football with Kaizer Chiefs F.C. in 1987. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 1987 and 2004. The busiest spell of his career was at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1987–2004): 397 appearances and 75 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 448 appearances and 82 goals.
At international level, Khumalo represented South Africa (1992–2001), earning 50 caps and scoring 9 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 27 April 1997 (World Cup Qualification).
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 1997 – aged 29 (match)
- Club career
- 1987–2004 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Argentina and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (82 in 448)
- Latest move
- Columbus Crew (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samir Nasri, Jean-Paul Abalo and Mamadou Sangaré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–2004 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 397 | 75 |
| 1995 |  Ferro Carril Oeste |
Primera Nacional | 4 | 1 |
| 1995–1996 | Ferro Carril Oeste |
Primera Nacional | 4 | 1 |
| 1996–1997 |  Columbus Crew |
Major League Soccer | 43 | 5 |
| Total | 448 | 82 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2001 | South Africa |
Senior | 50 | 9 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 Apr 1997 | DR Congo 1–2 South Africa | 21 | 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 Doctor Khumalo?
Doctor Khumalo was born on 26 June 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Doctor Khumalo born?
Doctor Khumalo was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Doctor Khumalo play for?
Doctor Khumalo played international football for South Africa. He has 50 caps and 9 goals on record.
Which clubs has Doctor Khumalo played for?
Doctor Khumalo's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Ferro Carril Oeste and Columbus Crew.
What position does Doctor Khumalo play?
Doctor Khumalo played as a midfielder.
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