Sibusiso Zuma: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Sibusiso Zuma: profile

Sibusiso Zuma (born 23 June 1975 in Durban, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.

Zuma started out at African Wanderers in 1995. He played for 8 clubs in 3 countries between 1995 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at F.C. Copenhagen (2000–2005): 145 appearances and 40 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 446 appearances and 133 goals.

At international level, Zuma represented South Africa (1998–2008), earning 67 caps and scoring 13 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Burkina Faso on 1 July 2001 (World Cup Qualification).

Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Mark González, Siboniso Gaxa and Senzo Meyiwa.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1998 (aged about 23)
First international goal: 2001 – aged 26 (match)
Club career: 1995–2015 (21 seasons)
Countries played in: 3: South Africa, Denmark and Germany
Club goals per game: 0.30 (133 in 446)
Height: 180 cm — taller than 60% of South African internationals on record
Latest move: SuperSport United F.C. (2011)
Shares a birthday with: Simão Mate Junior, Nampalys Mendy and Nouhou Tolo (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1995–1998	African Wanderers		71	29
1998–2000	Orlando Pirates F.C.	Premier Soccer League	70	37
2000–2005	F.C. Copenhagen	Danish Superliga	145	40
2005–2008	Arminia Bielefeld	2. Bundesliga	69	8
2008–2009	Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.	Premier Soccer League	12	1
2009–2010	FC Nordsjælland	Danish Superliga	13	1
2010–2011	Vasco da Gama		27	11
2011–2015	SuperSport United F.C.	Premier Soccer League	39	6
	Total		446	133

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1998–2008	South Africa	Senior	67	13

International goals (5)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	1 Jul 2001	Burkina Faso 1–1 South Africa	24	World Cup Qualification
2	30 Jan 2002	South Africa 3–1 Morocco	42	Africa Cup of Nations
3	3 Sep 2005	Burkina Faso 3–1 South Africa	75	World Cup Qualification
4	8 Oct 2005	South Africa 2–2 DR Congo	5	World Cup Qualification
5	8 Oct 2005	South Africa 2–2 DR Congo	52	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Sibusiso Zuma?

Sibusiso Zuma was born on 23 June 1975, which makes him 51 years old.

Where was Sibusiso Zuma born?

Sibusiso Zuma was born in Durban, South Africa.

Which national team does Sibusiso Zuma play for?

Sibusiso Zuma played international football for South Africa. He has 67 caps and 13 goals on record.

Which clubs has Sibusiso Zuma played for?

Sibusiso Zuma's recorded clubs are African Wanderers, Orlando Pirates F.C., F.C. Copenhagen, Arminia Bielefeld, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., FC Nordsjælland, Vasco da Gama and SuperSport United F.C..

How tall is Sibusiso Zuma?

Sibusiso Zuma is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.

What position does Sibusiso Zuma play?

Sibusiso Zuma played as a forward.