Neil Winstanley
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Neil Winstanley: profile
Neil Winstanley (born 25 August 1976 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Winstanley started out at Bidvest Wits F.C. in 1995. He played for 3 clubs between 1995 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Bidvest Wits F.C. (2000–2004): 97 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 237 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Winstanley represented South Africa (2004), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2004 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1995–2010 (16 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (5 in 237)
- Height
- 193 cm — taller than 96% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bidvest Wits F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salif Sané, Oswin Appollis and Moussa Maâzou (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1999 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 43 | 1 |
| 1999–2000 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 10 | 1 |
| 2000–2004 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 97 | 1 |
| 2004–2007 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 33 | 2 |
| 2007–2010 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 54 | 0 |
| Total | 237 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | South Africa |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Neil Winstanley?
Neil Winstanley was born on 25 August 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Neil Winstanley born?
Neil Winstanley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which national team does Neil Winstanley play for?
Neil Winstanley played international football for South Africa. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Neil Winstanley played for?
Neil Winstanley's recorded clubs are Bidvest Wits F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Neil Winstanley?
Neil Winstanley is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Neil Winstanley play?
Neil Winstanley played as a defender.
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