Linda Motlhalo
South African association football player
South Africa
Midfielder
Glasgow City F.C.
Linda Motlhalo: profile
Linda Motlhalo (born 1 July 1998 in Brandvlei, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a midfielder for Glasgow City F.C..
Motlhalo started out at Houston Dash in 2018. She has played for 5 clubs in 4 countries since 2018. Her most appearances came at Djurgårdens IF Dam (2020–2023), where she made 67 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 114 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Motlhalo has represented South Africa (women) (2015–present), earning 52 caps and scoring 16 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 17)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: United States, People's Republic of China, Sweden and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (8 in 114)
- Height
- 163 cm — taller than 7% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Glasgow City F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Rigobert Song, Mehdi Carcela-González and Evann Guessand (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 |  Houston Dash |
National Women's Soccer League | 21 | 1 |
| 2019 |  Beijing Jingtan |
Chinese Football Women's Super League | 14 | 2 |
| 2020–2023 |  Djurgårdens IF Dam |
Damallsvenskan | 67 | 3 |
| 2023– |  Glasgow City F.C. |
Scottish Women's Premier League | 12 | 2 |
| 2024– | Racing Louisville FC |
National Women's Soccer League | – | – |
| 2025– | Glasgow City F.C. |
Scottish Women's Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 114 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015– | South Africa (women) |
Senior women's | 52 | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Linda Motlhalo?
Linda Motlhalo was born on 1 July 1998, which makes her 28 years old.
Where was Linda Motlhalo born?
Linda Motlhalo was born in Brandvlei, South Africa.
Which national team does Linda Motlhalo play for?
Linda Motlhalo plays international football for South Africa (women). She has 52 caps and 16 goals on record.
Which clubs has Linda Motlhalo played for?
Linda Motlhalo's recorded clubs are Houston Dash, Beijing Jingtan, Djurgårdens IF Dam, Glasgow City F.C. and Racing Louisville FC.
What team does Linda Motlhalo play for now?
According to the latest data, Linda Motlhalo plays for Glasgow City F.C..
How tall is Linda Motlhalo?
Linda Motlhalo is 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Linda Motlhalo play?
Linda Motlhalo plays as a midfielder.
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