Lyle Foster: profile
Lyle Foster (born 3 September 2000 in Soweto, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a forward for Houston Dynamo FC.
Foster started out at Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2017. He has played for 8 clubs in 6 countries since 2017. His most appearances came at Burnley F.C. (2023–present), where he has made 89 appearances and scored 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 173 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Foster has represented South Africa (2020–present), earning 30 caps and scoring 11 goals. Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 25 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for South Africa at under-20 and under-23 level.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Teko Modise.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2020 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2017–present (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: South Africa, Monaco, Belgium, Portugal, United Kingdom and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (25 in 173)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 85% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Houston Dynamo FC (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Samuel Kuffour, Modibo Maïga and Rui Marques (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 11 | 1 |
| 2019–2020 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019–2020 |  Cercle Brugge K.S.V. |
Belgian Pro League | 18 | 1 |
| 2020–2022 |  Vitória S.C. |
Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | Vitória S.C. B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021–2022 | K.V.C. Westerlo |
Belgian Pro League | 23 | 4 |
| 2022–2023 | K.V.C. Westerlo |
Belgian Pro League | 21 | 8 |
| 2023– |  Burnley F.C. |
EFL Championship | 89 | 11 |
| 2026– |  Houston Dynamo FC |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 173 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2019 | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 5 |
| 2019–2021 | South Africa U23 |
Under-23 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020– | South Africa |
Senior | 30 | 11 |
International goals (4)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Mar 2025 | Benin 0–2 South Africa | 53 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Sep 2025 | South Africa 3–0 Lesotho | 63 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 22 Dec 2025 | South Africa 2–1 Angola | 79 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 29 Dec 2025 | Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa | 50 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Lyle Foster?
Lyle Foster was born on 3 September 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Lyle Foster born?
Lyle Foster was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Lyle Foster play for?
Lyle Foster plays international football for South Africa. He has 30 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Lyle Foster played for?
Lyle Foster's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C., AS Monaco FC, Cercle Brugge K.S.V., Vitória S.C., Vitória S.C. B, K.V.C. Westerlo, Burnley F.C. and Houston Dynamo FC.
What team does Lyle Foster play for now?
According to the latest data, Lyle Foster plays for Houston Dynamo FC.
How tall is Lyle Foster?
Lyle Foster is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Lyle Foster play?
Lyle Foster plays as a forward.
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