Willem Jackson
South African footballer
South Africa
Defender
Willem Jackson: profile
Willem Jackson (born 26 March 1972 in Bloemfontein, South Africa) is a former South African footballer who played as a defender.
Jackson started out at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in 1990. He played for 3 clubs between 1990 and 2009. His most appearances came at Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (1990–1996), where he made 139 appearances and scored 21 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 298 appearances and 25 goals.
At international level, Jackson represented South Africa (1997–2001), earning 17 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Bloemfontein has produced 17 footballers in our database, including Sipho Chaine, Simon Gopane and Thembinkosi Lorch.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1997 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1990–2009 (20 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (25 in 298)
- Height
- 177 cm — taller than 52% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Platinum Stars F.C. (2004)
- Shares a birthday with
- Romain Saïss, Taribo West and Michael Olunga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1996 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 139 | 21 |
| 1996–2004 | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 104 | 2 |
| 2004–2007 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 48 | 2 |
| 2007–2009 | Platinum Stars F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 7 | – |
| Total | 298 | 25 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2001 | South Africa |
Senior | 17 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Willem Jackson?
Willem Jackson was born on 26 March 1972, which makes him 54 years old.
Where was Willem Jackson born?
Willem Jackson was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Which national team does Willem Jackson play for?
Willem Jackson played international football for South Africa. He has 17 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Willem Jackson played for?
Willem Jackson's recorded clubs are Bloemfontein Celtic F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and Platinum Stars F.C..
How tall is Willem Jackson?
Willem Jackson is 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Willem Jackson play?
Willem Jackson played as a defender.
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