Surprise Moriri
South African footballer
South Africa
ForwardMidfielder
Surprise Moriri: profile
Surprise Moriri (born 20 March 1980 in Mpumalanga, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a forward and midfielder.
Moriri started out at Platinum Stars F.C. in 2002. He played for 2 clubs since 2002. The busiest spell of his career was at Platinum Stars F.C. (2002–2004): 51 appearances and 19 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 51 appearances and 19 goals.
At international level, Moriri represented South Africa (2006–2010), earning 34 caps and scoring 5 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Equatorial Guinea on 7 June 2008 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 26)
- First international goal
- 2008 – aged 28 (match)
- Club goals per game
- 0.37 (19 in 51)
- Height
- 173 cm — taller than 33% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Thomas Deng, Barbra Banda and Francileudo Santos (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 51 | 19 |
| 2004– | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 51 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | South Africa |
Senior | 34 | 5 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Jun 2008 | South Africa 4–1 Equatorial Guinea | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
*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 Surprise Moriri?
Surprise Moriri was born on 20 March 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Surprise Moriri born?
Surprise Moriri was born in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Which national team does Surprise Moriri play for?
Surprise Moriri played international football for South Africa. He has 34 caps and 5 goals on record.
Which clubs has Surprise Moriri played for?
Surprise Moriri's recorded clubs are Platinum Stars F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Surprise Moriri?
Surprise Moriri is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Surprise Moriri play?
Surprise Moriri played as a forward and midfielder.
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