Ricardo Katza
Association footballer
South Africa
Defender
Ricardo Katza: profile
Ricardo Katza (born 12 March 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defender.
Katza made the step into senior football with Seven Stars in 1998. He played for 4 clubs between 1998 and 2012. His most appearances came at SuperSport United F.C. (2003–2012), where he made 158 appearances and scored 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 281 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Katza represented South Africa (2005–2007), earning 19 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 1998–2012 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (25 in 281)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 85% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- SuperSport United F.C. (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Serhou Guirassy, Shehu Abdullahi and Amdy Faye (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | Seven Stars |
12 | 1 | |
| 1999–2000 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. |
National First Division | 13 | 0 |
| 1999–2003 | Hellenic F.C. |
98 | 7 | |
| 2003–2012 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 158 | 17 |
| Total | 281 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | South Africa |
Senior | 19 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ricardo Katza?
Ricardo Katza was born on 12 March 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Ricardo Katza born?
Ricardo Katza was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Ricardo Katza play for?
Ricardo Katza played international football for South Africa. He has 19 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ricardo Katza played for?
Ricardo Katza's recorded clubs are Seven Stars, Thanda Royal Zulu F.C., Hellenic F.C. and SuperSport United F.C..
How tall is Ricardo Katza?
Ricardo Katza is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Ricardo Katza play?
Ricardo Katza played as a defender.
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