Marks Maponyane
Footballer
South Africa
Forward
Marks Maponyane: profile
Marks Maponyane (born 16 February 1962 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a forward.
Maponyane made the step into senior football with Kaizer Chiefs F.C. in 1981. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1981 and 1998. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1981–1991), where he made 192 appearances and scored 85 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 440 appearances and 177 goals.
At international level, Maponyane represented South Africa (1992–1995), earning 13 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 30)
- Club career
- 1981–1998 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.40 (177 in 440)
- Latest move
- Bidvest Wits F.C. (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Amine Gouiri, Loïs Openda and Eliesse Ben Seghir (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1991 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 192 | 85 |
| 1987 |  Vitória F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 7 | 9 |
| 1991–1992 | Dynamos F.C. |
National First Division | 31 | 13 |
| 1992–1996 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 136 | 40 |
| 1996–1998 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 74 | 30 |
| Total | 440 | 177 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1995 | South Africa |
Senior | 13 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Marks Maponyane?
Marks Maponyane was born on 16 February 1962, which makes him 64 years old.
Where was Marks Maponyane born?
Marks Maponyane was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Marks Maponyane play for?
Marks Maponyane played international football for South Africa. He has 13 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Marks Maponyane played for?
Marks Maponyane's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Vitória F.C., Dynamos F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and Bidvest Wits F.C..
What position does Marks Maponyane play?
Marks Maponyane played as a forward.
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