Eric Tinkler: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Eric Tinkler: profile

Eric Tinkler (born 30 July 1970 in Roodepoort, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.

Tinkler made the step into senior football with Bidvest Wits F.C. in 1988. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1988 and 2007. His most appearances came at Barnsley F.C. (1997–2002), where he made 98 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 249 appearances and 14 goals.

At international level, Tinkler represented South Africa (1994–2002), earning 48 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Malawi on 1 June 1996 (World Cup Qualification).

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1994 (aged about 24)
First international goal: 1996 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1988–2007 (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: South Africa, Portugal, Italy and United Kingdom
Club goals per game: 0.06 (14 in 249)
Height: 188 cm — taller than 91% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: Bidvest Wits F.C. (2005)
Shares a birthday with: Mahmoud Saber, Abdelfettah Mouddani and Pa-Modou Kah (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1988–1990	Bidvest Wits F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
1990–1992	Bidvest Wits F.C.	Premier Soccer League	18	0
1992–1996	Vitória F.C.	Campeonato de Portugal	84	2
1996–1997	Cagliari Calcio	Serie A	20	0
1997–2002	Barnsley F.C.	EFL League One	98	9
2002–2005	U.F.C.I. Tomar		–	–
2005–2007	Bidvest Wits F.C.	Premier Soccer League	29	3
	Total		249	14

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1994–2002	South Africa	Senior	48	1

International goals (1)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	1 Jun 1996	Malawi 0–1 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 Eric Tinkler?

Eric Tinkler was born on 30 July 1970, which makes him 56 years old.

Where was Eric Tinkler born?

Eric Tinkler was born in Roodepoort, South Africa.

Which national team does Eric Tinkler play for?

Eric Tinkler played international football for South Africa. He has 48 caps and 1 goal on record.

Which clubs has Eric Tinkler played for?

Eric Tinkler's recorded clubs are Bidvest Wits F.C., Vitória F.C., Cagliari Calcio, Barnsley F.C. and U.F.C.I. Tomar.

How tall is Eric Tinkler?

Eric Tinkler is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Eric Tinkler play?

Eric Tinkler played as a midfielder.

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