Siyabonga Sangweni
South African footballer
South Africa
Centre-back
Siyabonga Sangweni: profile
Siyabonga Sangweni (born 29 September 1981 in Empangeni, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a centre-back.
Sangweni started out at Nathi Lions F.C. in 2001. He played for 3 clubs between 2001 and 2016. The busiest spell of his career was at Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. (2005–2011): 150 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 229 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Sangweni represented South Africa (2007–present). Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 23 January 2013 (Africa Cup of Nations).
Empangeni has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Thamsanqa Sangweni, Bafo Biyela and Sibusiso Msomi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2013 – aged 31 (match)
- Club career
- 2001–2016 (16 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (10 in 229)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 73% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hamdi Fathi, Joseph Aidoo and Steve Mounié (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | Nathi Lions F.C. |
– | – | |
| 2005–2011 | Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 150 | 4 |
| 2011–2016 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 79 | 6 |
| Total | 229 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 Jan 2013 | South Africa 2–0 Angola | 30 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 2 | 27 Jan 2013 | South Africa 2–2 Morocco | 86 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Siyabonga Sangweni?
Siyabonga Sangweni was born on 29 September 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Siyabonga Sangweni born?
Siyabonga Sangweni was born in Empangeni, South Africa.
Which national team does Siyabonga Sangweni play for?
Siyabonga Sangweni played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Siyabonga Sangweni played for?
Siyabonga Sangweni's recorded clubs are Nathi Lions F.C., Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. and Orlando Pirates F.C..
How tall is Siyabonga Sangweni?
Siyabonga Sangweni is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Siyabonga Sangweni play?
Siyabonga Sangweni played as a centre-back.
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