Lesley Manyathela
Association footballer (1981-2003)
South Africa
Forward
Lesley Manyathela: profile
Lesley Manyathela (born 4 September 1981 in Musina, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 9 August 2003.
Manyathela started out at Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2000. The busiest spell of his career was at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2000–2003): 73 appearances and 48 goals.
At international level, Manyathela represented South Africa (2002–2003), earning 9 caps and scoring 4 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 2000–2003 (4 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.66 (48 in 73)
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2000)
- Shares a birthday with
- Senou Coulibaly, Walid Mesloub and Lucas João (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 73 | 48 |
| Total | 73 | 48 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2003 | South Africa |
Senior | 9 | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Lesley Manyathela born?
Lesley Manyathela was born in Musina, South Africa.
Which national team does Lesley Manyathela play for?
Lesley Manyathela played international football for South Africa. He has 9 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Lesley Manyathela played for?
Lesley Manyathela's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C..
What position does Lesley Manyathela play?
Lesley Manyathela played as a forward.
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