Jethren Barr (born 13 September 1995[1] in Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal) is a professional football player who plays for Northern Irish side Portadown in the NIFL Premiership. He holds the record as the youngest professional goalkeeper to play in the South African Premier League at just 17 years old. He has represented South Africa at u17, u20, and u23 level.[2]
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jethren Keith Barr | ||
Date of birth | (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 27) | ||
Place of birth | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Portadown | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Youth career | |||
– | Westville United Football Academy | ||
– | Escombe FC | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2012–2017 | Bidvest Wits | 6 | (0) |
2016–2017 | → Stellenbosch (loan) | 10 | (0) |
2017–2021 | Maritzburg United | 7 | (0) |
2021– | Portadown | 36 | (0) |
National team | |||
2014–2015 | South Africa U20 | 9 | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:48 ,5 September 2022 (UTC) |
Maritzburg United F.C. – current squad | |
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