Sphiwe tshabalala biography

South African soccer player

Not to be confused with Simpiwe Tshabalala.

For other uses, see Tshabalala.

Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala (; born 25 September ) is a South African professional soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder for AmaZulu.

Sphiwe tshabalala biography

He is considered to be one of the most well-known and decorated South African soccer players of his generation. He was the first player to make his international debut while still playing in the National First Division. At 90 caps, he is the second most capped player of the South African national team and played at three African Cup of Nations editions and the FIFA World Cup, at which he scored the first goal on 11 June which was nominated for the FIFA Puskás Award.

Tshabalala, who was recently released by Amazulu FC, is a winger but has played other midfielder roles.

Early life

Tshabalala was born on 25 September in Phiri as the first born of two children to parents Isaac Tshabalala (born ) and Had