Mike Connell
American soccer player
South Africa
Defender
Mike Connell: profile
Mike Connell (born 1 November 1956 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defender.
Connell's senior club career began in 1972 at Rangers F.C.. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1972 and 1988. His most appearances came at Tampa Bay Rowdies (1975–1984), where he made 252 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 252 appearances and 8 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1972–1988 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (8 in 252)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nordi Mukiele, Ernest Nuamah and Marie-Antoinette Katoto (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972–1975 | Rangers F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1975–1984 |  Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 252 | 8 |
| 1988 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
American Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 252 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mike Connell?
Mike Connell was born on 1 November 1956, which makes him 69 years old.
Where was Mike Connell born?
Mike Connell was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which clubs has Mike Connell played for?
Mike Connell's recorded clubs are Rangers F.C., Tampa Bay Rowdies and Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
What position does Mike Connell play?
Mike Connell played as a defender.
