Nhlanhla Vilakazi

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]

Nhlanhla Vilakazi
Personal information
Full name Nhlanhla Vilakazi
Date of birth (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987
Place of birth Wattville, South Africa
Playing 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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 January 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 26 January 2019

Club career

Golden Arrows

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

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

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

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

In November 2015, Vilakazi joined Free State Stars.[7]

AmaZulu

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

Club
Ajax Cape Town
AmaZulu
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References
  1. "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". IMScoutting. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  2. "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". Premier Soccer League. Archived from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  3. "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". football365. Archived from the original on 15 April 2011. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  4. "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". ABSA Premiership. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  5. "Nhlanhla Vilakazi". Ajax Cape Town Official Site. Retrieved 13 February 2011.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. Crann, Joe (18 November 2015). "Stars Snap Up Vilakazi". Soccer Laduma.
  8. http://www.kickoff.com/news/84617/free-state-stars-midfielder-nhlanhla-vil
  9. https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/vilakazi-aims-for-another-shot-at-nedbank-cup-glory-18927968


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