Steve Lekoelea
Association footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Steve Lekoelea: profile
Steve Lekoelea (born 5 February 1979 in Sebokeng, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lekoelea's senior club career began in 1995 at Moroka Swallows F.C.. He played for 4 clubs between 1995 and 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at Orlando Pirates F.C. (1997–2005): 182 appearances and 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 233 appearances and 37 goals.
At international level, Lekoelea represented South Africa (1998–2002), earning 10 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Sebokeng has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Thapelo Maseko, Siyabonga Ngezana and Daniel Tshabalala.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 19)
- Club career
- 1995–2009 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.16 (37 in 233)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 27% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Platinum Stars F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Pape Thiaw, Khulumani Ndamane and Wagih El-Kashef (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1997 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 21 | 4 |
| 1997–2005 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 182 | 32 |
| 2005–2008 | Maritzburg United F.C. |
National First Division | 13 | 1 |
| 2007–2009 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 233 | 37 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2002 | South Africa |
Senior | 10 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Steve Lekoelea?
Steve Lekoelea was born on 5 February 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Steve Lekoelea born?
Steve Lekoelea was born in Sebokeng, South Africa.
Which national team does Steve Lekoelea play for?
Steve Lekoelea played international football for South Africa. He has 10 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Steve Lekoelea played for?
Steve Lekoelea's recorded clubs are Moroka Swallows F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C., Maritzburg United F.C. and Platinum Stars F.C..
How tall is Steve Lekoelea?
Steve Lekoelea is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Steve Lekoelea play?
Steve Lekoelea played as a midfielder.
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