Nhlanhla Vilakazi (born 25 February 1987) is a South African professional footballer, who currently plays as either a left midfielder or left back for Premier Soccer League club Free State Stars.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Nhlanhla Vilakazi | ||
Date of birth | (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987 (age 35) | ||
Place of birth | Wattville, South Africa | ||
Position(s) | Left wingback / Left winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Free State Stars | ||
Number | 50 | ||
Youth career | |||
Wattville Argentina | |||
Wattville Watford Brothers | |||
Abakalt FC | |||
Moroka Swallows | |||
Mamelodi Sundowns | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2008–2009 | Golden Arrows | 0 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Bay United | 6 | (0) |
2010–2013 | Ajax Cape Town | 38 | (1) |
2013–2015 | Maritzburg United | 28 | (1) |
2015–2018 | Free State Stars | 67 | (0) |
2018– | AmaZulu | 8 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 January 2019 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 January 2019 |
Nhlanhla Vilakazi signed with Golden Arrows on 1 July 2008, however he transferred to Bay United for an undisclosed amount in the following transfer window.[3]
Transferring to Bay United from Golden Arrows on 28 January 2009 for an undisclosed amount midway through the season, finishing the season, and playing in the 2009–10 season, he made a total of 6 appearances for the club. However the team did not fare well, and the end of the season would see Bay United relegated to the National First Division.[4]
Vilakazi transferred once more on 1 July 2010, this time to Ajax Cape Town, where he is currently playing.[5] On 14 January 2013 Ajax Cape Town announced that Vilakazi had signed a pre-contract with Maritzbur United as he entered the last six months of his spell at the Cape outfit.[6]
On 14 January 2013 Ajax Cape Town announced that Vilakazi had signed a pre-contract with Maritzburg United as he entered the last six months of his spell at the Cape outfit and the club decided against their option of extending his stay.[6]
In November 2015, Vilakazi joined Free State Stars.[7]
In March 2018 it was revealed that Vilakazi signed a pre-contract with AmaZulu F.C., and would be joining them in the 2018/2019 season.[8]
Free State Stars F.C. – current squad | |
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