Andrew Rabutla
Andrew Rabutla (born 21 November 1971) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a defender.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 November 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Tzaneen, South Africa | ||
Playing position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1991–1993 | D'Alberton Callies | ||
1995–1996 | Rabali Blackpool | 36 | (0) |
1996–1997 | Jomo Cosmos | 38 | (2) |
1997–1998 | PAOK | 0 | (0) |
1998–2006 | Jomo Cosmos | 229 | (?) |
National team | |||
1997–2001 | South Africa | 19 | (1) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
He was nicknamed "Jaws of Life" because of his tough tackling.[1]
Career
Rabutla played his club football in South Africa and Greece for D'Alberton Callies, Rabali Blackpool, Jomo Cosmos and PAOK.[2] His European career end early after a serious knee injury. Rabutla played with PAOK only one official game for 1997–98 UEFA Cup. Due to his injury his released from PAOK at the middle of the season.[3][4]
He also earned nineteen caps for the South African national side between 1997 and 2001, scoring one goal.[2] Two of his caps came in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[5] He also took part at the 1998 African Cup of Nations final.[6]
References
- http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/dailysun/2010/04/30/DJ/10/LOTTO-soccer.html%5B%5D
- "Andrew Rabutla". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman.
- gazzetta.gr «Δεν ξεχνώ τον ΠΑΟΚ, ήθελα να μείνω περισσότερο»
- uefa.com PAOK Sparta Trnava 5-3
- Andrew Rabutla – FIFA competition record
- footballdatabase.eu CAF Nations Cup 1998