Glen Salmon: profile
Glen Salmon (born 24 December 1977 in Harare, Zimbabwe) is a retired South African footballer who played as a forward.
Salmon made the step into senior football with SuperSport United F.C. in 1997. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2012. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Groningen (2002–2007): 118 appearances and 25 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 332 appearances and 85 goals.
At international level, Salmon represented South Africa (2000–2008), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Harare has produced 69 footballers in our database, including Tino Kadewere, Benjani Mwaruwari and Brendan Galloway.
Eligibility explained: Why does Glen Salmon play for South Africa?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1997–2012 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Netherlands and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (85 in 332)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 60% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- SuperSport United F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1999 |  SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 31 | 12 |
| 1999–2002 | NAC Breda | Eerste Divisie | 82 | 27 |
| 2002–2007 | FC Groningen | Eredivisie | 118 | 25 |
| 2007 | NAC Breda | Eerste Divisie | 15 | 8 |
| 2007–2008 |  PAOK FC |
Super League Greece | 24 | 4 |
| 2008–2012 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 62 | 9 |
| Total | 332 | 85 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2008 | South Africa |
Senior | 3 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Glen Salmon?
Glen Salmon was born on 24 December 1977, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Glen Salmon born?
Glen Salmon was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Which national team does Glen Salmon play for?
Glen Salmon played international football for South Africa. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Glen Salmon played for?
Glen Salmon's recorded clubs are SuperSport United F.C., NAC Breda, FC Groningen and PAOK FC.
How tall is Glen Salmon?
Glen Salmon is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Glen Salmon play?
Glen Salmon played as a forward.
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