Jimmy Tau
Association footballer
South Africa
Defender
Jimmy Tau: profile
Jimmy Tau (born 23 July 1980 in Kimberley, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Tau started out at Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2002. He played for 2 clubs between 2002 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2005–2013): 165 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 238 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Tau represented South Africa (2003–2007), earning 8 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kimberley has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Richard Henyekane, Mohau Nkota and Emile Witbooi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2002–2013 (12 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (9 in 238)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 47% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2005)
- Shares a birthday with
- Cheikh M'Bengue, Walid El Karti and Chibuike Nwaiwu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2005 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 73 | 4 |
| 2005–2013 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 165 | 5 |
| Total | 238 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | South Africa |
Senior | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jimmy Tau?
Jimmy Tau was born on 23 July 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Jimmy Tau born?
Jimmy Tau was born in Kimberley, South Africa.
Which national team does Jimmy Tau play for?
Jimmy Tau played international football for South Africa. He has 8 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jimmy Tau played for?
Jimmy Tau's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C. and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..
How tall is Jimmy Tau?
Jimmy Tau is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Jimmy Tau play?
Jimmy Tau played as a defender.
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