Oswin Appollis
South African association footballer
Oswin Appollis: profile
Oswin Appollis (born 25 August 2001 in Bishop Lavis, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a midfielder and winger for Orlando Pirates F.C..
Appollis's senior club career began in 2019 at SuperSport United F.C.. He has played for 5 clubs since 2019. His most appearances came at Polokwane City F.C. (2023–2025), where he made 54 appearances and scored 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 111 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Appollis has represented South Africa (2023–present), earning 32 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 6 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 5 September 2025 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for South Africa at under-20 level.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2023 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (18 in 111)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 27% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salif Sané, Moussa Maâzou and Soumbeïla Diakité (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 |  SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | University of Pretoria F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 12 | 2 |
| 2022–2023 | Pretoria Callies F.C. |
28 | 6 | |
| 2023–2025 | Polokwane City F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 54 | 8 |
| 2025– | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 12 | 2 |
| Total | 111 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023– | South Africa |
Senior | 32 | 8 |
International goals (6)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2025 | South Africa 3–0 Lesotho | 67 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Oct 2025 | South Africa 3–0 Rwanda | 26 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 15 Nov 2025 | South Africa 3–1 Zambia | 43 | International Friendly |
| 4 | 22 Dec 2025 | South Africa 2–1 Angola | 21 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 29 Dec 2025 | Zimbabwe 2–3 South Africa | 82 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 27 Mar 2026 | South Africa 1–1 Panama | 48 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Oswin Appollis?
Oswin Appollis was born on 25 August 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Oswin Appollis born?
Oswin Appollis was born in Bishop Lavis, South Africa.
Which national team does Oswin Appollis play for?
Oswin Appollis plays international football for South Africa. He has 32 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Oswin Appollis played for?
Oswin Appollis's recorded clubs are SuperSport United F.C., University of Pretoria F.C., Pretoria Callies F.C., Polokwane City F.C. and Orlando Pirates F.C..
What team does Oswin Appollis play for now?
According to the latest data, Oswin Appollis plays for Orlando Pirates F.C..
How tall is Oswin Appollis?
Oswin Appollis is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Oswin Appollis play?
Oswin Appollis plays as a midfielder and winger.
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