Thamsanqa Gabuza
South African footballer
South Africa
Forward
Thamsanqa Gabuza: profile
Thamsanqa Gabuza (born 27 July 1987 in Ladysmith, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a forward.
Gabuza's senior club career began in 2008 at Durban Stars F.C.. He played for 3 clubs since 2008. His most appearances came at Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. (2009–2013), where he made 88 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 109 appearances and 19 goals.
At international level, Gabuza represented South Africa (2012–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Angola on 13 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 28 (match)
- Club goals per game
- 0.17 (19 in 109)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 77% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Naïm Sliti, Magdi Abdelghani and Babanco (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Durban Stars F.C. |
21 | 6 | |
| 2009–2013 | Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 88 | 13 |
| 2013– | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 109 | 19 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 2015 | Angola 1–3 South Africa | 20 | 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 Thamsanqa Gabuza?
Thamsanqa Gabuza was born on 27 July 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Thamsanqa Gabuza born?
Thamsanqa Gabuza was born in Ladysmith, South Africa.
Which national team does Thamsanqa Gabuza play for?
Thamsanqa Gabuza played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Thamsanqa Gabuza played for?
Thamsanqa Gabuza's recorded clubs are Durban Stars F.C., Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. and Orlando Pirates F.C..
How tall is Thamsanqa Gabuza?
Thamsanqa Gabuza is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Thamsanqa Gabuza play?
Thamsanqa Gabuza played as a forward.
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