Thomas Hlongwane
South African association footballer (1962-2006)
South Africa
Forward
Thomas Hlongwane: profile
Thomas Hlongwane (born 17 March 1962 in Hammanskraal, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 14 October 2006.
Hlongwane's senior club career began in 1979 at Arcadia Shepherds F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1979 and 1991. The busiest spell of his career was at Moroka Swallows F.C. (1982–1986): 136 appearances and 73 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 136 appearances and 73 goals.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1979–1991 (13 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Greece
- Club goals per game
- 0.54 (73 in 136)
- Shares a birthday with
- Steven Pienaar, Jacques Songo'o and Khouma Babacar (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1982 | Arcadia Shepherds F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1982–1986 | Moroka Swallows F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 136 | 73 |
| 1987–1988 |  Olympiacos F.C. |
Super League Greece | – | – |
| 1989–1991 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 136 | 73 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Thomas Hlongwane born?
Thomas Hlongwane was born in Hammanskraal, South Africa.
Which clubs has Thomas Hlongwane played for?
Thomas Hlongwane's recorded clubs are Arcadia Shepherds F.C., Moroka Swallows F.C., Olympiacos F.C. and SuperSport United F.C..
What position does Thomas Hlongwane play?
Thomas Hlongwane played as a forward.
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