Jan Lechaba
Footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Jan Lechaba: profile
Jan Lechaba (born 27 July 1960 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lechaba started out at S.C. Beira-Mar in 1977. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1977 and 1986. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1980–1986), where he made 180 appearances and scored 54 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 216 appearances and 60 goals.
At international level, Lechaba represented South Africa (1977).
Pretoria has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Themba Mnguni, Roy Wegerle and Bennett Mnguni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1977 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 1977–1986 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (60 in 216)
- Shares a birthday with
- Naïm Sliti, Magdi Abdelghani and Babanco (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977–1980 |  S.C. Beira-Mar |
Primeira Liga | 16 | 1 |
| 1980–1986 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 180 | 54 |
| 1986 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 20 | 5 |
| Total | 216 | 60 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jan Lechaba?
Jan Lechaba was born on 27 July 1960, which makes him 66 years old.
Where was Jan Lechaba born?
Jan Lechaba was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
Which national team does Jan Lechaba play for?
Jan Lechaba played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Jan Lechaba played for?
Jan Lechaba's recorded clubs are S.C. Beira-Mar, Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
What position does Jan Lechaba play?
Jan Lechaba played as a midfielder.
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