Neil Tovey
Association footballer
South Africa
Centre-back
Neil Tovey: profile
Neil Tovey (born 2 April 1962 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a centre-back.
Tovey started out at Durban City F.C. in 1981. He played for 3 clubs between 1981 and 1999. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1990–1999), where he made 341 appearances and scored 27 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 632 appearances and 58 goals.
At international level, Tovey represented South Africa (1992–1997), earning 52 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Pretoria has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Themba Mnguni, Roy Wegerle and Bennett Mnguni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 30)
- Club career
- 1981–1999 (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (58 in 632)
- Latest move
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1990)
- Shares a birthday with
- Andrcu Onana, Arthur Boka and Ezzaki Badou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1985 | Durban City F.C. |
174 | 17 | |
| 1986–1989 | AmaZulu F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 117 | 14 |
| 1990–1999 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 341 | 27 |
| Total | 632 | 58 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1997 | South Africa |
Senior | 52 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Neil Tovey?
Neil Tovey was born on 2 April 1962, which makes him 64 years old.
Where was Neil Tovey born?
Neil Tovey was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
Which national team does Neil Tovey play for?
Neil Tovey played international football for South Africa. He has 52 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Neil Tovey played for?
Neil Tovey's recorded clubs are Durban City F.C., AmaZulu F.C. and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..
What position does Neil Tovey play?
Neil Tovey played as a centre-back.
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