Simon Gopane
South African footballer
South Africa
Goalkeeper
Simon Gopane: profile
Simon Gopane (born 26 December 1970 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Gopane made the step into senior football with Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in 1990. He played for 4 clubs between 1990 and 2008. The busiest spell of his career was at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (1990–1999): 204 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 285 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Gopane represented South Africa (1998), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Bloemfontein has produced 17 footballers in our database, including Sipho Chaine, Willem Jackson and Thembinkosi Lorch.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1990–2008 (19 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 285)
- Latest move
- Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sofiane Feghouli, Shu-Aib Walters and Aziz Bouderbala (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1999 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 204 | 0 |
| 1999–2000 | Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 29 | 0 |
| 2000–2001 | Bush Bucks F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 25 | 0 |
| 2001–2003 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 0 | 0 |
| 2003–2008 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 27 | 0 |
| Total | 285 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | South Africa |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simon Gopane?
Simon Gopane was born on 26 December 1970, which makes him 55 years old.
Where was Simon Gopane born?
Simon Gopane was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Which national team does Simon Gopane play for?
Simon Gopane played international football for South Africa. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Simon Gopane played for?
Simon Gopane's recorded clubs are Bloemfontein Celtic F.C., Jomo Cosmos F.C., Bush Bucks F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
What position does Simon Gopane play?
Simon Gopane played as a goalkeeper.
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