Sam Magalefa
Association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Sam Magalefa: profile
Sam Magalefa (born 26 April 1978 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Magalefa made the step into senior football with SuperSport United F.C. in 2000. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2000. His most appearances came at Aris Thessaloniki F.C. (2003–2004), where he made 4 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 4 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Magalefa represented South Africa (2002), earning 2 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 24)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Greece
- Latest move
- Jomo Cosmos F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bakary Sako, Khuliso Mudau and Jordan Pefok (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2001–2003 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| 2003–2004 |  Aris Thessaloniki F.C. |
Super League Greece | 4 | 0 |
| 2004–2008 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | – | – |
| — | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 4 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | South Africa |
Senior | 2 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sam Magalefa?
Sam Magalefa was born on 26 April 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Sam Magalefa born?
Sam Magalefa was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Sam Magalefa play for?
Sam Magalefa played international football for South Africa. He has 2 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Sam Magalefa played for?
Sam Magalefa's recorded clubs are SuperSport United F.C., Jomo Cosmos F.C., Aris Thessaloniki F.C. and Bidvest Wits F.C..
What position does Sam Magalefa play?
Sam Magalefa played as a midfielder.
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