Godfrey Sapula
Association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Godfrey Sapula: profile
Godfrey Sapula (born 17 November 1973 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sapula started out at Jomo Cosmos F.C. in 1993. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1993 and 2010. His most appearances came at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2002–2008), where he made 124 appearances and scored 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 336 appearances and 33 goals.
At international level, Sapula represented South Africa.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1993–2010 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Chile and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.10 (33 in 336)
- Latest move
- Platinum Stars F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Titi Camara, Kidumu Mantantu and Ad-Diba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1998 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 110 | 6 |
| 1998 |  Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo |
Chilean Primera División | 0 | 0 |
| 1998–1999 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 30 | 1 |
| 1999–2000 |  MKE Ankaragücü |
TFF Third League | 2 | 0 |
| 2000–2002 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 48 | 2 |
| 2002–2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 124 | 21 |
| 2008–2010 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 22 | 3 |
| Total | 336 | 33 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Godfrey Sapula?
Godfrey Sapula was born on 17 November 1973, which makes him 52 years old.
Where was Godfrey Sapula born?
Godfrey Sapula was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Godfrey Sapula play for?
Godfrey Sapula played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Godfrey Sapula played for?
Godfrey Sapula's recorded clubs are Jomo Cosmos F.C., Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo, MKE Ankaragücü, Orlando Pirates F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and Platinum Stars F.C..
What position does Godfrey Sapula play?
Godfrey Sapula played as a midfielder.
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