Willem Jackson (born 26 March 1972 in Bloemfontein, Free State) is a retired South African footballer who played as defender. A fullback capable of lining up on either flank, he played mostly for Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Willem Jackson | ||
Date of birth | (1972-03-26) 26 March 1972 (age 50) | ||
Place of birth | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1990–1996 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 139 | (21) |
1996–2004 | Orlando Pirates | 104 | (2) |
2004–2007 | Silver Stars | 48 | (2) |
2007–2009 | Platinum Stars | 7 | (1) |
Total | 298 | (26) | |
National team | |||
1997–2001 | South Africa | 17 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Jackson also played for South Africa, earning 18 caps,[1] and was a part of the squad that travelled to France for the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[2] During the tournament, he appeared in the first-round matches against France and Saudi Arabia, starting both matches at right back.[3] Jackson made his international debut against France on 11 October 1997.[4] His final international appearance came on 29 April 2001, a 3–0 victory over Mozambique in the COSAFA Castle Cup.[1]
South Africa squad – 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup | ||
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South Africa squad – 1998 African Cup of Nations runners-up | ||
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South Africa squad – 1998 FIFA World Cup | ||
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