Nhlanhla Vilakazi
Nhlanhla Vilakazi (born 25 February 1987) is a South African professional footballer, who last played as either a left midfielder or left back for Premier Soccer League club AmaZulu.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nhlanhla Vilakazi | ||
| Date of birth | 25 February 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Wattville, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Left wingback / Left winger | ||
| 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) |
| 2018–2020 | AmaZulu | 39 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 May 2020 | |||
Club career edit
Golden Arrows edit
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]
Bay United edit
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]
Ajax Cape Town edit
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]
Maritzburg United edit
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]
Free State Stars edit
In November 2015, Vilakazi joined Free State Stars.[7]
AmaZulu edit
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]
Honours edit
Club edit
- Ajax Cape Town
- 2010 Telkom Knockout: Finalist
- AmaZulu
- 2018 Nedbank Cup: Winner[9]
References edit
- ^ "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". IMScoutting. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ . Premier Soccer League. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ . football365. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". ABSA Premiership. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". Ajax Cape Town Official Site. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
- ^ a b . Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ Crann, Joe (18 November 2015). "Stars Snap Up Vilakazi". Soccer Laduma.
- ^ "Free State Stars midfielder Nhlanhla Vilakazi has signed a pre-contract with AmaZulu". Kick Off. 28 March 2018.
- ^ "Vilakazi aims for another shot at Nedbank Cup glory". www.iol.co.za.