Henrico Botes
Namibian footballer
Namibia
Forward
Henrico Botes: profile
Henrico Botes (born 24 December 1979 in Rehoboth, Namibia) is a former Namibian footballer who played as a forward.
Botes's senior club career began in 2003 at Ramblers F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2003 and 2014. His most appearances came at Platinum Stars F.C. (2007–2014), where he made 127 appearances and scored 24 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 188 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Botes represented Namibia (2001–2015), earning 20 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Kenya on 9 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 32 (match)
- Club career
- 2003–2014 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Namibia and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.20 (37 in 188)
- Latest move
- Bidvest Wits F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Ramblers F.C. |
Namibia Premier League | – | – |
| 2005–2007 |  Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 39 | 9 |
| 2007–2014 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 127 | 24 |
| 2014 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 22 | 4 |
| Total | 188 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2015 | Namibia |
Senior | 20 | 4 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Jun 2012 | Namibia 1–0 Kenya | 75 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Henrico Botes?
Henrico Botes was born on 24 December 1979, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Henrico Botes born?
Henrico Botes was born in Rehoboth, Namibia.
Which national team does Henrico Botes play for?
Henrico Botes played international football for Namibia. He has 20 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Henrico Botes played for?
Henrico Botes's recorded clubs are Ramblers F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C., Platinum Stars F.C. and Bidvest Wits F.C..
What position does Henrico Botes play?
Henrico Botes played as a forward.
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