MacBeth Sibaya
South African footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
MacBeth Sibaya: profile
MacBeth Sibaya (born 25 November 1977 in Durban, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sibaya started out at III. Kerületi TUE in 1998. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1998 and 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Rubin Kazan (2003–2010): 131 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 243 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Sibaya represented South Africa (2001–2013), earning 58 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Mark González, Siboniso Gaxa and Senzo Meyiwa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1998–2013 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Hungary, South Africa, Norway and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (12 in 243)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 42% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Moroka Swallows F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Aaron Mokoena, Hillal Soudani and Jules Bocandé (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 |  III. Kerületi TUE |
Nemzeti Bajnokság III | 8 | 0 |
| 1999–2002 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 59 | 6 |
| 2002 |  Rosenborg BK |
Eliteserien | 4 | 0 |
| 2002–2003 | Rosenborg BK |
Eliteserien | 4 | 0 |
| 2003–2010 |  Rubin Kazan |
Russian Premier League | 131 | 3 |
| 2011–2013 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 37 | 3 |
| Total | 243 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2013 | South Africa |
Senior | 58 | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is MacBeth Sibaya?
MacBeth Sibaya was born on 25 November 1977, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was MacBeth Sibaya born?
MacBeth Sibaya was born in Durban, South Africa.
Which national team does MacBeth Sibaya play for?
MacBeth Sibaya played international football for South Africa. He has 58 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has MacBeth Sibaya played for?
MacBeth Sibaya's recorded clubs are III. Kerületi TUE, Jomo Cosmos F.C., Rosenborg BK, Rubin Kazan and Moroka Swallows F.C..
How tall is MacBeth Sibaya?
MacBeth Sibaya is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does MacBeth Sibaya play?
MacBeth Sibaya played as a midfielder.
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