Jomo Sono
South African footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Jomo Sono: profile
Jomo Sono (born 17 July 1955 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sono started out at Orlando Pirates F.C. in 1972. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1972 and 1985. His most appearances came at Toronto Blizzard (1980–1982), where he made 57 appearances and scored 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 185 appearances and 58 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1972–1985 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, United States and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.31 (58 in 185)
- Shares a birthday with
- Amadou Diawara, Jean-Philippe Krasso and Gift Orban (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1976 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1977 |  New York Cosmos |
North American Soccer League | 12 | 1 |
| 1978 | Colorado Caribous |
North American Soccer League | 30 | 8 |
| 1979 | Atlanta Chiefs |
National Professional Soccer League | 29 | 5 |
| 1980–1982 |  Toronto Blizzard |
North American Soccer League | 57 | 22 |
| 1980–1982 | Toronto Blizzard |
American Professional Soccer League | 57 | 22 |
| 1982–1985 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| Total | 185 | 58 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Jomo Sono?
Jomo Sono was born on 17 July 1955, which makes him 71 years old.
Where was Jomo Sono born?
Jomo Sono was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which clubs has Jomo Sono played for?
Jomo Sono's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C., New York Cosmos, Colorado Caribous, Atlanta Chiefs, Toronto Blizzard and Jomo Cosmos F.C..
What position does Jomo Sono play?
Jomo Sono played as a midfielder.
