Luke Fleurs
Luke Donn Fleurs (born 3 March 2000) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luke Donn Fleurs | ||
| Date of birth | 3 March 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2013–2017 | Ubuntu Cape Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Ubuntu Cape Town | 18 | (0) |
| 2018–2023 | SuperSport United | 66 | (2) |
| 2023– | Kaizer Chiefs | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2016 | South Africa U17 | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | South Africa U23 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:27, 26 October 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:27, 26 October 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
Fleurs was born in Cape Town.[1] He is from Mitchells Plain but moved to Fish Hoek after signing for Ubuntu Cape Town's academy in 2013, at the age of 13.[2][3] He made his National First Division debut aged 17,[2] and made 18 league appearances in his first season of professional football.[4]
He signed for South African Premier Division club SuperSport United on a long-term deal in summer 2018.[3]
On 26 October 2023, Fleurs joined fellow Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs, signing a two-year contract with an option for a further year.[5]
International career edit
He has represented South Africa at under-20 level.[6] He was called up for the Bafana Bafana in 2021[7] and 2022, albeit without receiving a cap.
References edit
- ^ Mtuta, Lukhanyo (14 October 2021). "Bafana Bafana defender Luke Fleurs". Kick Off. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ a b "Luke Fleurs, destined for Bafana?". 31 August 2018. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ a b "SuperSport United sign young defender Luke Fleurs | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ Luke Fleurs at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Luke Fleurs signs for Amakhosi". Kaizer Chiefs. 26 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
- ^ . www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
- ^ "Donn's World Cup and SuperSport title dreams". CAJ News. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2023.