Patrick Mayo
South African association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Patrick Mayo: profile
Patrick Mayo (born 15 May 1973 in Gqeberha, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Mayo's senior club career began in 1997 at Bush Bucks F.C.. He played for 5 clubs between 1997 and 2011. The busiest spell of his career was at Bush Bucks F.C. (1997–2000): 100 appearances and 40 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 283 appearances and 72 goals.
At international level, Mayo represented South Africa (2000–2004), earning 18 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Morocco on 4 February 2004 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Gqeberha has produced 14 footballers in our database, including Ronwen Williams, Elrio van Heerden and Kermit Erasmus.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2000 (aged about 27)
- First international goal
- 2004 – aged 30 (match)
- Club career
- 1997–2011 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.25 (72 in 283)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 77% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bay United F.C. (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrice Evra, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Carl Medjani (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000 | Bush Bucks F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 100 | 40 |
| 2000–2003 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 67 | 24 |
| 2003–2007 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 70 | 6 |
| 2007–2008 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. |
National First Division | 24 | 1 |
| 2008–2011 | Bay United F.C. |
National First Division | 22 | 1 |
| Total | 283 | 72 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2004 | South Africa |
Senior | 18 | 6 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Feb 2004 | Morocco 1–1 South Africa | 29 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Patrick Mayo?
Patrick Mayo was born on 15 May 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Patrick Mayo born?
Patrick Mayo was born in Gqeberha, South Africa.
Which national team does Patrick Mayo play for?
Patrick Mayo played international football for South Africa. He has 18 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Patrick Mayo played for?
Patrick Mayo's recorded clubs are Bush Bucks F.C., SuperSport United F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. and Bay United F.C..
How tall is Patrick Mayo?
Patrick Mayo is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Patrick Mayo play?
Patrick Mayo played as a midfielder.
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