Percy Tau

South African association football player

South Africa Forward Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

32Age

4Int'l goals*

6Clubs

170Height (cm)

Percy Tau: profile

Percy Tau (born 13 May 1994 in Witbank, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a forward for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..

Tau started out at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in 2013. He has played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2013.

At international level, Tau has represented South Africa (2015–present). Our match database lists 4 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 7 October 2017 (World Cup Qualification).

Witbank has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Tsepo Masilela, Dumisa Ngobe and Gordon Gilbert.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 2015 (aged about 21)
First international goal: 2017 – aged 23 (match)
Club career: 2013–present (14 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: South Africa, Belgium and United Kingdom
Height: 170 cm — taller than 22% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: R.S.C. Anderlecht (05 Aug 2020)
Shares a birthday with: Yaya Touré, Luca Zidane and Javier Balboa (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
2013–2015	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
2015–2016	Witbank Spurs F.C.	National First Division	–	–
2016–2018	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
2018–2019	Royale Union Saint-Gilloise	Belgian Pro League	–	–
2018–	Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.	Premier League	–	–
2019–2020	Club Brugge K.V.	Belgian Pro League	–	–
2020–2021	R.S.C. Anderlecht	Belgian Pro League	–	–

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
2015–	South Africa	Senior	–	–

International goals (4)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	7 Oct 2017	South Africa 3–1 Burkina Faso	2	World Cup Qualification
2	14 Nov 2017	Senegal 2–1 South Africa	63	World Cup Qualification
3	18 Nov 2023	South Africa 2–1 Benin	2	World Cup Qualification
4	21 Jan 2024	South Africa 4–0 Namibia	14 (pen)	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 Percy Tau?

Percy Tau was born on 13 May 1994, which makes him 32 years old.

Where was Percy Tau born?

Percy Tau was born in Witbank, South Africa.

Which national team does Percy Tau play for?

Percy Tau plays international football for South Africa.

Which clubs has Percy Tau played for?

Percy Tau's recorded clubs are Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Witbank Spurs F.C., Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Club Brugge K.V. and R.S.C. Anderlecht.

What team does Percy Tau play for now?

According to the latest data, Percy Tau plays for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C..

How tall is Percy Tau?

Percy Tau is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.

What position does Percy Tau play?

Percy Tau plays as a forward.