Simba Marumo
South African football striker
South Africa
Forward
Simba Marumo: profile
Simba Marumo (born 6 January 1978 in Virginia, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.
Marumo made the step into senior football with FC Chernomorets Burgas in 1999. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 1999 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Platinum Stars F.C. (2006–2010): 72 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 116 appearances and 30 goals.
At international level, Marumo represented South Africa (2002), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1999–2010 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Bulgaria and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.26 (30 in 116)
- Latest move
- Platinum Stars F.C. (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bongani Khumalo, Bubista and Mohamed Camara (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 |  FC Chernomorets Burgas |
Third Amateur Football League | 6 | 1 |
| 2000–2001 | Septemvri Sofia PFC |
First Professional Football League | 0 | 0 |
| 2001–2005 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 23 | 7 |
| 2005–2006 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 15 | 2 |
| 2006–2010 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 72 | 20 |
| Total | 116 | 30 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | South Africa |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simba Marumo?
Simba Marumo was born on 6 January 1978, which makes him 48 years old.
Where was Simba Marumo born?
Simba Marumo was born in Virginia, South Africa.
Which national team does Simba Marumo play for?
Simba Marumo played international football for South Africa. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Simba Marumo played for?
Simba Marumo's recorded clubs are FC Chernomorets Burgas, Septemvri Sofia PFC, Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C. and Platinum Stars F.C..
What position does Simba Marumo play?
Simba Marumo played as a forward.
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