Philani
Association footballer
South Africa
Forward
Philani: profile
Philani (born 18 May 1979 in Bergville, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a forward.
Philani made the step into senior football with Orlando Pirates F.C. in 2003. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries between 2003 and 2014. His most appearances came at Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC (2005–2013), where he made 114 appearances and scored 34 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 115 appearances and 34 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2003–2014 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Vietnam and Malaysia
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (34 in 115)
- Latest move
- Negeri Sembilan FA (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mahamadou Diarra, Brian Idowu and Adama Tamboura (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2005–2013 |  Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC |
V.League 1 | 114 | 34 |
| 2014 |  Negeri Sembilan FA |
Malaysia Super League | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 115 | 34 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Philani?
Philani was born on 18 May 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Philani born?
Philani was born in Bergville, South Africa.
Which clubs has Philani played for?
Philani's recorded clubs are Orlando Pirates F.C., Becamex Ho Chi Minh City FC and Negeri Sembilan FA.
What position does Philani play?
Philani played as a forward.
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