Thabo Nthethe
Association footballer
South Africa
Defender
Thabo Nthethe: profile
Thabo Nthethe (born 3 October 1984 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Nthethe started out at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in 2004. He played for 2 clubs since 2004. His most appearances came at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2004–2014), where he made 194 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 194 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Nthethe represented South Africa (2009–2014), earning 21 caps and scoring 1 goal.
Bloemfontein has produced 17 footballers in our database, including Sipho Chaine, Willem Jackson and Simon Gopane.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 25)
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (7 in 194)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 73% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Kelechi Iheanacho, El Bilal Touré and Amor Layouni (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2014 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 194 | 7 |
| 2014– | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 194 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2014 | South Africa |
Senior | 21 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Thabo Nthethe?
Thabo Nthethe was born on 3 October 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Thabo Nthethe born?
Thabo Nthethe was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Which national team does Thabo Nthethe play for?
Thabo Nthethe played international football for South Africa. He has 21 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Thabo Nthethe played for?
Thabo Nthethe's recorded clubs are Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Thabo Nthethe?
Thabo Nthethe is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does Thabo Nthethe play?
Thabo Nthethe played as a defender.
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