Tsepo Masilela
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Tsepo Masilela: profile
Tsepo Masilela (born 5 May 1985 in Witbank, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Masilela's senior club career began in 2003 at Hellenic F.C.. He played for 5 clubs in 3 countries since 2003. The busiest spell of his career was at Maccabi Haifa F.C. (2007–2012): 108 appearances and 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 223 appearances and 12 goals.
At international level, Masilela represented South Africa (2006–2013), earning 51 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Witbank has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Percy Tau, Dumisa Ngobe and Gordon Gilbert.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 21)
- Countries played in
- 3: South Africa, Israel and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (12 in 223)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 42% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Jayden Adams, Samu Aghehowa and Moustapha Name (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Hellenic F.C. |
48 | 9 | |
| 2005–2007 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. |
National First Division | 54 | 1 |
| 2007–2012 |  Maccabi Haifa F.C. |
Israeli Premier League | 108 | 2 |
| 2011–2012 |  Getafe CF |
La Liga | 13 | 0 |
| 2012– | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 223 | 12 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2013 | South Africa |
Senior | 51 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tsepo Masilela?
Tsepo Masilela was born on 5 May 1985, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Tsepo Masilela born?
Tsepo Masilela was born in Witbank, South Africa.
Which national team does Tsepo Masilela play for?
Tsepo Masilela played international football for South Africa. He has 51 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tsepo Masilela played for?
Tsepo Masilela's recorded clubs are Hellenic F.C., Thanda Royal Zulu F.C., Maccabi Haifa F.C., Getafe CF and Kaizer Chiefs F.C..
How tall is Tsepo Masilela?
Tsepo Masilela is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Tsepo Masilela play?
Tsepo Masilela played as a defender.
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