Siphiwe Tshabalala
South African footballer
South Africa
Full-back
Siphiwe Tshabalala: profile
Siphiwe Tshabalala (born 25 September 1984 in Soweto, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a full-back.
Tshabalala started out at Free State Stars F.C. in 2004. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 2004 and 2021. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2007–2018), where he made 292 appearances and scored 48 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 375 appearances and 79 goals.
At international level, Tshabalala represented South Africa (2006–2017), earning 90 caps and scoring 12 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Equatorial Guinea on 11 October 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Lucas Radebe, Lyle Foster and Teko Modise.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 24 (match)
- Club career
- 2004–2021 (18 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (79 in 375)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 22% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- AmaZulu F.C. (2020)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kim Grant, Tijani Babangida and Reuben Gabriel (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 64 | 31 |
| 2007–2018 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 292 | 48 |
| 2018–2019 |  Atlético Morelia |
TFF First League | 17 | 0 |
| 2020–2021 | AmaZulu F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 375 | 79 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2017 | South Africa |
Senior | 90 | 12 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Oct 2008 | Equatorial Guinea 0–1 South Africa | 9 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jun 2010 | South Africa 1–1 Mexico | 55 | FIFA World Cup |
| 3 | 8 Jun 2013 | Central African Republic 0–3 South Africa | 41 | 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 Siphiwe Tshabalala?
Siphiwe Tshabalala was born on 25 September 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Siphiwe Tshabalala born?
Siphiwe Tshabalala was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Siphiwe Tshabalala play for?
Siphiwe Tshabalala played international football for South Africa. He has 90 caps and 12 goals on record.
Which clubs has Siphiwe Tshabalala played for?
Siphiwe Tshabalala's recorded clubs are Free State Stars F.C., Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Atlético Morelia and AmaZulu F.C..
How tall is Siphiwe Tshabalala?
Siphiwe Tshabalala is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Siphiwe Tshabalala play?
Siphiwe Tshabalala played as a full-back.
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