Siphiwe Tshabalala

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-box

Rating

Life

1984

Clubs

Free State Stars, Kaizer Chiefs

#20

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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Known for left foot, set pieces and major-tournament moments. Biggest achievements: opening goal of the 2010 World Cup, long-time Kaizer Chiefs icon, many caps.

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Around Tshabalala in the almanac

One rank above: Percy Tau at #19.

One rank below: Siyabonga Nomvethe at #21.

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