Jacob Lekgetho
South African footballer (1974-2008)
South Africa
Full-back
Jacob Lekgetho: profile
Jacob Lekgetho (born 24 March 1974 in Soweto, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a full-back. He died on 9 September 2008.
Lekgetho's senior club career began in 1995 at Moroka Swallows F.C.. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries between 1995 and 2005. His most appearances came at Moroka Swallows F.C. (1995–2001), where he made 144 appearances and scored 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 220 appearances and 13 goals.
At international level, Lekgetho represented South Africa (2000–2004), earning 25 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1995–2005 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (13 in 220)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 55% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Lokomotiv Moscow (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Benoît Assou-Ekotto, Aliou Cissé and Karim Saidi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 144 | 10 |
| 2001–2005 |  FC Lokomotiv Moscow |
Russian Premier League | 76 | 3 |
| Total | 220 | 13 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | South Africa |
Senior | 25 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jacob Lekgetho born?
Jacob Lekgetho was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Jacob Lekgetho play for?
Jacob Lekgetho played international football for South Africa. He has 25 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jacob Lekgetho played for?
Jacob Lekgetho's recorded clubs are Moroka Swallows F.C. and FC Lokomotiv Moscow.
How tall is Jacob Lekgetho?
Jacob Lekgetho is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Jacob Lekgetho play?
Jacob Lekgetho played as a full-back.
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