Fani Madida
South African soccer player
South Africa
Wing half
Fani Madida: profile
Fani Madida (born 7 December 1966 in Newcastle, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a wing half.
Madida started out at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. in 1987. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1987 and 2000. His most appearances came at Beşiktaş J.K. (1992–1995), where he made 75 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 159 appearances and 94 goals.
At international level, Madida represented South Africa (1992–1996), earning 11 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Newcastle has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Helman Mkhalele, Sizwe Motaung and Siyabonga Nkosi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1987–2000 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.59 (94 in 159)
- Latest move
- Bursaspor (1998)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmed Faras, Delron Buckley and Pape Sarr (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987–1992 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | 58 |
| 1992–1995 |  Beşiktaş J.K. |
Süper Lig | 75 | 16 |
| 1995–1996 | Antalyaspor |
TFF First League | 32 | 12 |
| 1996–1997 | Bursaspor |
TFF Second League | 31 | 6 |
| 1997–1998 | Antalyaspor |
TFF First League | 19 | 2 |
| 1998 | Bursaspor |
TFF Second League | 2 | 0 |
| 1998–2000 | Hellenic F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 159 | 94 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | South Africa |
Senior | 11 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Fani Madida?
Fani Madida was born on 7 December 1966, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Fani Madida born?
Fani Madida was born in Newcastle, South Africa.
Which national team does Fani Madida play for?
Fani Madida played international football for South Africa. He has 11 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Fani Madida played for?
Fani Madida's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Beşiktaş J.K., Antalyaspor, Bursaspor and Hellenic F.C..
What position does Fani Madida play?
Fani Madida played as a wing half.
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