Steve Wegerle
South African soccer player
South Africa
Wing half
Steve Wegerle: profile
Steve Wegerle (born 15 May 1953 in Pretoria, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a wing half.
Wegerle's senior club career began in 1968 at Arcadia Shepherds F.C.. He played for 8 clubs in 4 countries between 1968 and 1990. His most appearances came at Tampa Bay Rowdies (1977–1981), where he made 138 appearances and scored 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 326 appearances and 95 goals.
At international level, Wegerle represented South Africa.
Pretoria has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Themba Mnguni, Roy Wegerle and Bennett Mnguni.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1968–1990 (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: South Africa, United Kingdom, Netherlands and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.29 (95 in 326)
- Shares a birthday with
- Patrice Evra, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Carl Medjani (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1970 | Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1970–1971 |  Leyland Motors F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1971–1974 | Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1975 | Coventry City F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| 1975–1976 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | Eredivisie | 5 | 1 |
| 1976 | Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1977–1981 |  Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 138 | 32 |
| 1981–1982 | New York Cosmos |
North American Soccer League | 35 | 5 |
| 1983 | Fort Lauderdale Strikers |
North American Soccer League | 8 | 7 |
| 1983–1984 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 25 | 5 |
| 1984 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 23 | 3 |
| 1984–1986 | Wichita Wings |
57 | 16 | |
| 1986–1987 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | 35 | 26 |
| 1988–1990 | Tampa Bay Rowdies |
North American Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 326 | 95 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Steve Wegerle?
Steve Wegerle was born on 15 May 1953, which makes him 73 years old.
Where was Steve Wegerle born?
Steve Wegerle was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
Which national team does Steve Wegerle play for?
Steve Wegerle played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Steve Wegerle played for?
Steve Wegerle's recorded clubs are Arcadia Shepherds F.C., Leyland Motors F.C., Coventry City F.C., Feyenoord Rotterdam, Tampa Bay Rowdies, New York Cosmos, Fort Lauderdale Strikers and Wichita Wings.
What position does Steve Wegerle play?
Steve Wegerle played as a wing half.