Phil Evans: profile
Phil Evans (born 12 July 1980 in Cardiff, United Kingdom) is a retired South African footballer who played as a full-back and midfielder.
Evans made the step into senior football with Arcadia Shepherds F.C. in 1998. He played for 4 clubs between 1998 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at SuperSport United F.C. (1999–2006): 128 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 210 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Evans represented South Africa (2003–2005), earning 10 caps and scoring 1 goal. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Mexico on 8 July 2005 (Gold Cup).
Eligibility explained: Why does Phil Evans play for South Africa?
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 |  Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
21 | 5 | |
| 1999–2006 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 128 | 11 |
| 2006–2009 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 50 | 0 |
| 2009–2010 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. |
National First Division | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 210 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | South Africa |
Senior | 10 | 1 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 Jul 2005 | South Africa 2–1 Mexico | 28 | Gold Cup |
*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 Phil Evans?
Phil Evans was born on 12 July 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Phil Evans born?
Phil Evans was born in Cardiff, United Kingdom.
Which national team does Phil Evans play for?
Phil Evans played international football for South Africa. He has 10 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Phil Evans played for?
Phil Evans's recorded clubs are Arcadia Shepherds F.C., SuperSport United F.C., Bidvest Wits F.C. and Thanda Royal Zulu F.C..
What position does Phil Evans play?
Phil Evans played as a full-back and midfielder.
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