Siyanda Xulu
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Siyanda Xulu: profile
Siyanda Xulu (born 30 December 1991 in Durban, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Xulu started out at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. in 2009. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2009–2012): 72 appearances and 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 102 appearances and 4 goals.
At international level, Xulu represented South Africa (2012–present).
Durban has produced 62 footballers in our database, including Mark González, Siboniso Gaxa and Senzo Meyiwa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (4 in 102)
- Height
- 192 cm — taller than 96% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Boubacar Barry, Daniel Amokachi and Flávio Amado (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 72 | 4 |
| 2012–2015 |  FC Rostov |
Russian Premier League | 30 | 0 |
| 2015– | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 102 | 4 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Siyanda Xulu?
Siyanda Xulu was born on 30 December 1991, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Siyanda Xulu born?
Siyanda Xulu was born in Durban, South Africa.
Which national team does Siyanda Xulu play for?
Siyanda Xulu played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Siyanda Xulu played for?
Siyanda Xulu's recorded clubs are Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., FC Rostov and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..
How tall is Siyanda Xulu?
Siyanda Xulu is 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What position does Siyanda Xulu play?
Siyanda Xulu played as a defender.
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