Iqraam Rayners: profile
Iqraam Rayners (born 19 December 1995 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a forward for Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
Rayners started out at Santos F.C. in 2014. He has played for 4 clubs since 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Stellenbosch F.C. (2017–2020): 76 appearances and 35 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 259 appearances and 86 goals.
At international level, Rayners has represented South Africa (2023–present), earning 24 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 11 June 2024 (World Cup Qualification).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2023 (aged about 28)
- First international goal
- 2024 – aged 28 (match)
- Club career
- 2014–present (13 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.33 (86 in 259)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 47% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2024)
- Shares a birthday with
- Franck Kessié, Mbaye Niang and Mouctar Diakhaby (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2017 |  Santos F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 57 | 5 |
| 2017–2020 | Stellenbosch F.C. |
National First Division | 76 | 35 |
| 2020–2023 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 51 | 2 |
| 2023–2024 | Stellenbosch F.C. |
National First Division | 38 | 24 |
| 2024– | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 37 | 20 |
| Total | 259 | 86 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | South Africa |
Senior | 24 | 5 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jun 2024 | South Africa 3–1 Zimbabwe | 1 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 30 Sep 2026 | Eritrea 0–5 South Africa | 63 | AFCON 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 Iqraam Rayners?
Iqraam Rayners was born on 19 December 1995, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Iqraam Rayners born?
Iqraam Rayners was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Iqraam Rayners play for?
Iqraam Rayners plays international football for South Africa. He has 24 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Iqraam Rayners played for?
Iqraam Rayners's recorded clubs are Santos F.C., Stellenbosch F.C., SuperSport United F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
What team does Iqraam Rayners play for now?
According to the latest data, Iqraam Rayners plays for Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Iqraam Rayners?
Iqraam Rayners is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Iqraam Rayners play?
Iqraam Rayners plays as a forward.
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