Franklin Cale
Association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Franklin Cale: profile
Franklin Cale (born 10 May 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Cale's senior club career began in 2004 at Cape Town Spurs F.C.. He played for 3 clubs since 2004. His most appearances came at Cape Town Spurs F.C. (2004–2009), where he made 131 appearances and scored 16 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 197 appearances and 22 goals.
At international level, Cale represented South Africa (2009–2010), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 26)
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (22 in 197)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 33% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Cape Town Spurs F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ziad Tlemçani, Emmanuel Emenike and Munir Mohand Mohamedi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2009 | Cape Town Spurs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 131 | 16 |
| 2009–2012 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 36 | 2 |
| 2012–2013 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 30 | 4 |
| 2013– | Cape Town Spurs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 197 | 22 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | South Africa |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Franklin Cale?
Franklin Cale was born on 10 May 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Franklin Cale born?
Franklin Cale was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Franklin Cale play for?
Franklin Cale played international football for South Africa. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Franklin Cale played for?
Franklin Cale's recorded clubs are Cape Town Spurs F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and SuperSport United F.C..
How tall is Franklin Cale?
Franklin Cale is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Franklin Cale play?
Franklin Cale played as a midfielder.
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