How many caps did Tsepo Masilela win for South Africa?

Tsepo Masilela won 51 caps for South Africa, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Tsepo Masilela play for?

Hellenic (2003–2005), Thanda Royal Zulu (2005–2007), Maccabi Haifa (2007–2012), Getafe CF (2011–2012), Kaizer Chiefs (2012–present).

Where does Tsepo Masilela rank among South Africa's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Tsepo Masilela #31 of South Africa's 33 greatest players of all time.

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31 / South Africa · 2006–2013

Tsepo Masilela

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Caps · South Africa

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Life

1985

Clubs

Hellenic, Thanda Royal Zulu, Maccabi Haifa

#31

Editorial rank of 33 for South Africa

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Sent on for Lucas Thwala at half-time of the opening match of the 2010 World Cup, Masilela was on the pitch ten minutes later when Siphiwe Tshabalala's shot flew in at Soccer City. Career record: 51 caps and 0 goals for South Africa; club career at Hellenic, Thanda Royal Zulu, Maccabi Haifa.

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Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
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Career record

2003–2005	Hellenic
2005–2007	Thanda Royal Zulu
2007–2012	Maccabi Haifa
2011–2012	Getafe CF
2012–today	Kaizer Chiefs
South Africa	51 caps, 0 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 Masilela in the almanac

One rank above: Mbulelo Mabizela at #30.

One rank below: Stanton Fredericks at #32.

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

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