How many caps did Neil Tovey win for South Africa?

Neil Tovey won 52 caps for South Africa, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Neil Tovey play for?

Durban City (1981–1985), AmaZulu (1986–1989), Kaizer Chiefs (1990–1999).

Where does Neil Tovey rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Neil Tovey #14 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time, in the Stalwart tier.

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Neil Tovey

Stalwart CB, also CDM Right-footed anchorclutch

Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1962

Clubs

Durban City, AmaZulu, Kaizer Chiefs

#14

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

On 3 February 1996, with 80,000 inside FNB Stadium, Tovey took the Africa Cup of Nations trophy from Nelson Mandela after Mark Williams came off the bench to beat Tunisia. That was South Africa's first continental title, and their captain wore the armband 29 times in 52 caps, spent nine years and 362 appearances at Kaizer Chiefs, and holds the record for most appearances in the National Soccer League. Career record: 52 caps and 0 goals for South Africa; club career at Durban City, AmaZulu, Kaizer Chiefs.

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Career record

1981–1985	Durban City
1986–1989	AmaZulu
1990–1999	Kaizer Chiefs
South Africa	52 caps, 0 goals

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Around Tovey in the almanac

One rank above: John Moshoeu at #13.

One rank below: Sibusiso Zuma at #15.

South Africa's editorial top five: Benni McCarthy · Lucas Radebe · Steven Pienaar · Doctor Khumalo · Itumeleng Khune.