Siyabonga Siphika
South African footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Siyabonga Siphika: profile
Siyabonga Siphika (born 24 April 1981 in South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Siphika made the step into senior football with Bush Bucks F.C. in 2000. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries between 2000 and 2010. His most appearances came at Bush Bucks F.C. (2000–2003), where he made 50 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 120 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Siphika represented South Africa (2005), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.
South Africa has produced 77 footballers in our database, including Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini and Andisiwe Mgcoyi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 2000–2010 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Sweden
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (7 in 120)
- Latest move
- Vasco da Gama (2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Khalid Boutaïb, José Touré and Adama Guira (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2003 | Bush Bucks F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 50 | 3 |
| 2003–2005 | Manning Rangers F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 45 | 3 |
| 2005 |  IFK Norrköping |
Superettan | 9 | 0 |
| 2005–2008 | Maritzburg United F.C. |
National First Division | 16 | 1 |
| 2008–2010 | Vasco da Gama |
– | – | |
| Total | 120 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | South Africa |
Senior | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Siyabonga Siphika?
Siyabonga Siphika was born on 24 April 1981, which makes him 45 years old.
Where was Siyabonga Siphika born?
Siyabonga Siphika was born in South Africa.
Which national team does Siyabonga Siphika play for?
Siyabonga Siphika played international football for South Africa. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Siyabonga Siphika played for?
Siyabonga Siphika's recorded clubs are Bush Bucks F.C., Manning Rangers F.C., IFK Norrköping, Maritzburg United F.C. and Vasco da Gama.
What position does Siyabonga Siphika play?
Siyabonga Siphika played as a midfielder.
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