Vusi Lamola
Footballer
South Africa
Midfielder
Vusi Lamola: profile
Vusi Lamola (born 19 March 1950 in Soweto, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lamola's senior club career began in 1971 at Kaizer Chiefs F.C.. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 1971. His most appearances came at Kaizer Chiefs F.C. (1971–1980), where he made 246 appearances and scored 99 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 253 appearances and 99 goals.
At international level, Lamola represented South Africa (1977).
Soweto has produced 66 footballers in our database, including Siphiwe Tshabalala, Lucas Radebe and Lyle Foster.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1977 (aged about 27)
- Countries played in
- 2: South Africa and Canada
- Club goals per game
- 0.39 (99 in 253)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hakim Ziyech, Kolo Touré and Derick Ogbu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971–1980 | Kaizer Chiefs F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 246 | 99 |
| 1980 |  Edmonton Drillers |
North American Soccer League | 7 | 0 |
| 1980– | Free State Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 253 | 99 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | South Africa |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Vusi Lamola?
Vusi Lamola was born on 19 March 1950, which makes him 76 years old.
Where was Vusi Lamola born?
Vusi Lamola was born in Soweto, South Africa.
Which national team does Vusi Lamola play for?
Vusi Lamola played international football for South Africa.
Which clubs has Vusi Lamola played for?
Vusi Lamola's recorded clubs are Kaizer Chiefs F.C., Edmonton Drillers and Free State Stars F.C..
What position does Vusi Lamola play?
Vusi Lamola played as a midfielder.
