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South Africa · 2010–13

Siphiwe Tshabalala

Stalwart CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-box
Rating
80
Life
1984
Clubs
Free State Stars, Kaizer Chiefs
#20
Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 55th minute of 11 June 2010 belongs to him: Teko Modise sent him clear and his left foot beat the Mexico goalkeeper for the first goal of Africa's first World Cup, in his 50th cap. It was nominated for the Puskás Award, and he stands second on South Africa's all-time caps list with 90, having won two PSL titles with Kaizer Chiefs, the 2013 Nedbank Cup, three Telkom Knockouts and Footballer of the Year in 2010. Career record: club career at Free State Stars, Kaizer Chiefs.

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Career record

2004–2007Free State Stars
2007–todayKaizer Chiefs

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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.