Phil Masinga: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Phil Masinga: profile

Phil Masinga (born 28 June 1969 in Klerksdorp, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 13 January 2019.

Masinga made the step into senior football with Jomo Cosmos F.C. in 1990. He played for 8 clubs in 5 countries since 1990. The busiest spell of his career was at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (1991–1994): 108 appearances and 98 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 403 appearances and 178 goals.

At international level, Masinga represented South Africa (1992–2001), earning 58 caps and scoring 18 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Congo on 25 October 1992 (World Cup Qualification).

Klerksdorp has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Daylon Claasen, Dino Ndlovu and Bennett Masinga.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1992 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 1992 – aged 23 (match)
Countries played in: 5: South Africa, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy and United Arab Emirates
Club goals per game: 0.44 (178 in 403)
Height: 187 cm — taller than 90% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: Al-Wahda S.C.C. (2001)
Shares a birthday with: Hans Sarpei, Leon Balogun and Adama Traoré (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1990–1991	Jomo Cosmos F.C.	National First Division	88	23
1991–1994	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	108	98
1994–1996	Leeds United F.C.	Premier League	31	5
1996–1997	FC St. Gallen	Swiss Super League	10	0
1997	U.S. Salernitana 1919	Serie C	16	4
1997–2001	SSC Bari	Serie B	75	24
2001–2002	Al-Wahda S.C.C.	UAE Pro League	75	24
—	Kaizer Chiefs F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
	Total		403	178

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

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1992–2001	South Africa	Senior	58	18

International goals (7)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	25 Oct 1992	South Africa 1–0 Congo	27	World Cup Qualification
2	13 Jan 1996	South Africa 3–0 Cameroon	15	Africa Cup of Nations
3	9 Nov 1996	South Africa 1–0 DR Congo	67	World Cup Qualification
4	27 Apr 1997	DR Congo 1–2 South Africa	66	World Cup Qualification
5	8 Jun 1997	South Africa 3–0 Zambia	17	World Cup Qualification
6	16 Aug 1997	South Africa 1–0 Congo	14	World Cup Qualification
7	25 Feb 2001	Malawi 1–2 South Africa	25	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Phil Masinga born?

Phil Masinga was born in Klerksdorp, South Africa.

Which national team does Phil Masinga play for?

Phil Masinga played international football for South Africa. He has 58 caps and 18 goals on record.

Which clubs has Phil Masinga played for?

Phil Masinga's recorded clubs are Jomo Cosmos F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Leeds United F.C., FC St. Gallen, U.S. Salernitana 1919, SSC Bari, Al-Wahda S.C.C. and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..

How tall is Phil Masinga?

Phil Masinga is 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.

What position does Phil Masinga play?

Phil Masinga played as a forward.

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