Siyabonga Ngezana: profile
Siyabonga Ngezana (born 15 November 1997 in Sebokeng, South Africa) is a South African footballer who plays as a centre-back for FCSB.
Ngezana's senior club career began in 2016 at Kaizer Chiefs F.C.. He has played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2016. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2016–2023), where he made 95 appearances and scored 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 158 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Ngezana has represented South Africa (2024–present), earning 7 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for South Africa at under-20 and under-23 level.
Sebokeng has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Thapelo Maseko, Daniel Tshabalala and Steve Lekoelea.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2024 (aged about 27)
- Club career
- 2016–present (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (7 in 158)
- Height
- 191 cm — taller than 94% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- FCSB (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrick Mboma, Kalu Uche and Selim Amallah (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2023 |  Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 95 | 6 |
| 2023– |  FCSB |
Liga I | 63 | 1 |
| Total | 158 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | South Africa U20 |
Under-20 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | South Africa U23 |
Under-23 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024– | South Africa |
Senior | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Siyabonga Ngezana?
Siyabonga Ngezana was born on 15 November 1997, which makes him 28 years old.
Where was Siyabonga Ngezana born?
Siyabonga Ngezana was born in Sebokeng, South Africa.
Which national team does Siyabonga Ngezana play for?
Siyabonga Ngezana plays international football for South Africa. He has 7 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Siyabonga Ngezana played for?
Siyabonga Ngezana's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C. and FCSB.
What team does Siyabonga Ngezana play for now?
According to the latest data, Siyabonga Ngezana plays for FCSB.
How tall is Siyabonga Ngezana?
Siyabonga Ngezana is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Siyabonga Ngezana play?
Siyabonga Ngezana plays as a centre-back.
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