How many caps did Siyabonga Nomvethe win for South Africa?

Siyabonga Nomvethe won 81 caps for South Africa, scoring 16 goals.

Which clubs did Siyabonga Nomvethe play for?

African Wanderers (1997–1998), Kaizer Chiefs (1998–2001), Udinese Calcio (2001–2005), Empoli (2004–2005), U.S. Salernitana 1919 (2004–2004), Djurgårdens IF Fotboll (2005–2005), Aalborg Boldspilklub (2006–2009), Orlando Pirates (2006–2006), AaB Fodbold (2006–2009), Moroka Swallows (2009–2016), AmaZulu (2016–present).

Where does Siyabonga Nomvethe rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Siyabonga Nomvethe #21 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time.

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21 / South Africa · 1999–2012

Siyabonga Nomvethe

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Caps · South Africa

Goals · South Africa

Life

1977

Clubs

Kaizer Chiefs, Aalborg Boldspilklub, Moroka Swallows

#21

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Four minutes into South Africa's 2002 World Cup opener, Quinton Fortune's free kick dipped and went in off his thigh, not the head he had jumped for, and it beat Slovenia on 8 June. Career record: 81 caps and 16 goals for South Africa; club career at Kaizer Chiefs, Aalborg Boldspilklub, Moroka Swallows.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

1997–1998	African Wanderers
1998–2001	Kaizer Chiefs
2001–2005	Udinese Calcio
2004–2005	Empoli
2004–2004	U.S. Salernitana 1919
2005–2005	Djurgårdens IF Fotboll
2006–2009	Aalborg Boldspilklub
2006–2006	Orlando Pirates
2006–2009	AaB Fodbold
2009–2016	Moroka Swallows
2016–today	AmaZulu
South Africa	81 caps, 16 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · South Africa checked 4 October 2026
Goals · South Africa checked 4 October 2026

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Around Nomvethe in the almanac

One rank above: Siphiwe Tshabalala at #20.

One rank below: Andre Arendse at #22.

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

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