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]

Nhlanhla Vilakazi
Personal information
Full name Nhlanhla Vilakazi
Date of birth (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987 (age 37)
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
AmaZulu

References edit

  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. ^ a b "News | Ajax Cape Town". Archived from the original on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  7. ^ Crann, Joe (18 November 2015). "Stars Snap Up Vilakazi". Soccer Laduma.
  8. ^ "Free State Stars midfielder Nhlanhla Vilakazi has signed a pre-contract with AmaZulu". Kick Off. 28 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Vilakazi aims for another shot at Nedbank Cup glory". www.iol.co.za.