Rodney Bush
South African footballer
South Africa
Wing half
Rodney Bush: profile
Rodney Bush (born 16 April 1955 in East London, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a wing half.
Bush's senior club career began in 1971 at East London United F.C.. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1971 and 1990. His most appearances came at San Diego Sockers (1980), where he made 31 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 32 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Bush represented South Africa (1977), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
East London has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Brendan Augustine, Elias Charalambous and Robyn Moodaly.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1977 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1971–1990 (20 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, United Kingdom and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (3 in 32)
- Shares a birthday with
- Taye Taiwo, Ramy Bensebaini and Ilias Akhomach (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1973 | East London United F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1973–1974 |  Dundee United F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 |
| 1974–1975 | Cape Town City F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1976–1979 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1979 | Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1980 |  San Diego Sockers |
North American Soccer League | 31 | 3 |
| 1982–1985 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1986–1988 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 1989–1990 | Rangers F.C. |
– | – | |
| Total | 32 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | South Africa |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Rodney Bush?
Rodney Bush was born on 16 April 1955, which makes him 71 years old.
Where was Rodney Bush born?
Rodney Bush was born in East London, South Africa.
Which national team does Rodney Bush play for?
Rodney Bush played international football for South Africa. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Rodney Bush played for?
Rodney Bush's recorded clubs are East London United F.C., Dundee United F.C., Cape Town City F.C., Bidvest Wits F.C., Arcadia Shepherds F.C., San Diego Sockers, Moroka Swallows F.C. and Rangers F.C..
What position does Rodney Bush play?
Rodney Bush played as a wing half.
