Ruben Cloete
Association footballer
South Africa
Defender
Ruben Cloete: profile
Ruben Cloete (born 3 November 1982 in Upington, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defender.
Cloete started out at Santos F.C. in 2003. He played for 5 clubs since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Free State Stars F.C. (2007–2010): 54 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 180 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Cloete represented South Africa (2011), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 29)
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (5 in 180)
- Latest move
- Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Augustine Boakye, Benedict Akwuegbu and Wagner Pina (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Santos F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 41 | 4 |
| 2007–2010 | Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 54 | 1 |
| 2010–2012 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 36 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | Maritzburg United F.C. |
National First Division | 49 | 0 |
| 2014– | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 180 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | South Africa |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ruben Cloete?
Ruben Cloete was born on 3 November 1982, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Ruben Cloete born?
Ruben Cloete was born in Upington, South Africa.
Which national team does Ruben Cloete play for?
Ruben Cloete played international football for South Africa. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Ruben Cloete played for?
Ruben Cloete's recorded clubs are Santos F.C., Free State Stars F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., Maritzburg United F.C. and Bloemfontein Celtic F.C..
What position does Ruben Cloete play?
Ruben Cloete played as a defender.
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