Tony Coyle
South African association football player
South Africa
Defender
Tony Coyle: profile
Tony Coyle (born 29 October 1976 in South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Coyle started out at Bidvest Wits F.C. in 1998. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1998 and 2008. His most appearances came at Bidvest Wits F.C. (1998–2003), where he made 92 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 118 appearances and 5 goals.
At international level, Coyle represented South Africa (2002–2004), earning 12 caps and scoring 0 goals.
South Africa has produced 77 footballers in our database, including Ime Okon, Samukele Kabini and Andisiwe Mgcoyi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 26)
- Club career
- 1998–2008 (11 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Russia
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (5 in 118)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 82% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Orlando Pirates F.C. (2007)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sylvain Gbohouo, Deon Kavendji and Saladin Said (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2003 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 92 | 5 |
| 2003–2005 |  FC Rostov |
Russian Premier League | 25 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 | SuperSport United F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 1 | 0 |
| 2007–2008 | Bidvest Wits F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 118 | 5 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2004 | South Africa |
Senior | 12 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tony Coyle?
Tony Coyle was born on 29 October 1976, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Tony Coyle born?
Tony Coyle was born in South Africa.
Which national team does Tony Coyle play for?
Tony Coyle played international football for South Africa. He has 12 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tony Coyle played for?
Tony Coyle's recorded clubs are Bidvest Wits F.C., FC Rostov, SuperSport United F.C. and Orlando Pirates F.C..
How tall is Tony Coyle?
Tony Coyle is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Tony Coyle play?
Tony Coyle played as a defender.
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