Happy Jele
Association footballer
South Africa
Defender
39Age
1Clubs
182Height (cm)
Happy Jele: profile
Happy Jele (born 1 January 1987 in Middelburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Jele made the step into senior football with Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2006.
At international level, Jele represented South Africa (2011–present).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 24)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 73% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Simon Adingra, Essaïd Belkalem and Abdoulaye Doucouré (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Happy Jele?
Happy Jele was born on 1 January 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Happy Jele born?
Happy Jele was born in Middelburg, South Africa.
Which national team does Happy Jele play for?
Happy Jele played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Happy Jele played for?
Happy Jele's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C..
How tall is Happy Jele?
Happy Jele is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Happy Jele play?
Happy Jele played as a defender.
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