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{{Short description|South African soccer player}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Tsepo Masilela
| name = Tsepo Masilela
| image =MHFC-Peter-Mesilala.jpg
| image = MHFC-Peter-Mesilala.jpg
| fullname = Peter Tsepo Masilela<ref name="Tsepo Masilela">{{Cite web
| fullname = Peter Tsepo Masilela<ref name="Tsepo Masilela">{{Cite web | title = Tsepo Masilela | url = http://espnfc.com/player/_/id/89861/peter-tsepo-masilela-?cc=5739 | publisher = ESPN FC | access-date = 16 April 2014}}</ref>
| title = Tsepo Masilela
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| accessdate = 16 April 2014}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|5|5|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|5|5|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Witbank]], South Africa
| birth_place = [[Witbank]], South Africa
| height = {{convert|1.75|m|ftin|0|abbr=on}}
| height = 1.75 m
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full-back|Left back]]
| position = [[Left back]]
| currentclub = [[Kaizer Chiefs]]|
| currentclub =
clubnumber = 24
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 =
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Manchester
| youthclubs1 = Manchester
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| youthyears3 = 2002–2003
| youthyears3 = 2002–2003
| youthclubs3 = Sonas Mpumalanga
| youthclubs3 = Sonas Mpumalanga
| years1 = 2003–2005
| years1 = 2003–2005
| clubs1 = [[Hellenic FC|Hellenic]]
| clubs1 = [[Hellenic FC|Hellenic]]
| caps1 = 48
| caps1 = 48
| goals1 = 9
| goals1 = 9
| years2 = 2005–2007
| years2 = 2005–2007
| clubs2 = [[Thanda Royal Zulu F.C.|Benoni]]
| clubs2 = [[Thanda Royal Zulu F.C.|Benoni]]
| caps2 = 54
| caps2 = 54
| goals2 = 1
| goals2 = 1
| years3 = 2007–2012
| years3 = 2007–2012
| clubs3 = [[Maccabi Haifa F.C.|Maccabi Haifa]]
| clubs3 = [[Maccabi Haifa F.C.|Maccabi Haifa]]
| caps3 = 108
| caps3 = 108
| goals3 = 2
| goals3 = 2
| years4 = 2011–2012
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = → [[Getafe C.F.|Getafe]] (loan)
| clubs4 = → [[Getafe C.F.|Getafe]] (loan)
| caps4 = 13
| caps4 = 13
| goals4 = 0
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2012–
| years5 = 2012–2018
| clubs5 = [[Kaizer Chiefs]]
| clubs5 = [[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.|Kaizer Chiefs]]
| caps5 = 84
| caps5 = 115
| goals5 = 1
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2019–2022
| clubs6 = [[AmaZulu F.C.|AmaZulu]]
| caps6 = 26
| goals6 = 0
| totalcaps = 364 | totalgoals = 12
| nationalyears1 = 2006–2013
| nationalyears1 = 2006–2013
| nationalteam1 = [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]]
| nationalteam1 = [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]]
| nationalcaps1 = 51
| nationalcaps1 = 51
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| pcupdate = 27 September 2015
| club-update = 23 October 2022
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'''Peter Tsepo Masilela''' (born 5 May 1985), known as '''Tsepo Masilela''', is a South African [[South Africa national football team|international]] [[Association football|football]] defender who plays for [[Kaizer Chiefs]]. Masilela is known for his pace and great defensive ability.
'''Peter Tsepo Masilela''' (born 5 May 1985) is a South African former professional [[association football|soccer]] player who played as a [[left back]].


==Early career==
==Early career==
Masilela first played amateur soccer for local team, Manchester and later the Disco Makua Academy which was run by former [[Witbank Aces]] player [[Steve Makua]] who is the father of [[Frank Makua]] who played for [[Kaizer Chiefs]]. He then moved to [[Vodacom League]] club, Sonas Mpumalanga.<ref name="152.111.1.87">{{cite web |url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/citypress/2006/01/15/C1/26/02.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2014-11-30 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422141935/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/citypress/2006/01/15/C1/26/02.html |archivedate=22 April 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Masilela first played amateur soccer for local team, Manchester and later the Disco Makua Academy which was run by former [[Witbank Aces]] player [[Steve Makua]] who is the father of [[Frank Makua]] who played for [[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.|Kaizer Chiefs]]. He then moved to [[Vodacom League]] club, Sonas Mpumalanga.<ref name="152.111.1.87">{{cite web |url=http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/citypress/2006/01/15/C1/26/02.html |title=City Press, Sondag 15 Januarie 2006, p. 26: High hopes for Bafana with Masilela on board |access-date=30 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160422141935/http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/citypress/2006/01/15/C1/26/02.html |archive-date=22 April 2016}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
Such was his meteoric rise he made his full international debut before making his [[Premier Soccer League]] debut. In the same vein, after only one season in top-flight football in his home country, he made the move to [[Israel]]i club [[Maccabi Haifa]].
Such was his meteoric rise Masilela made his full international debut before making his [[Premier Soccer League]] debut. In the same vein, after only one season in top-flight football in his home country, he made the move to Israeli club [[Maccabi Haifa]].


===Maccabi Haifa===
===Maccabi Haifa===
He signed a four-year contract with Maccabi Haifa on 31 August 2007. Masilela was a crucial part of Maccabi Haifa winning the Israeli Championship, and qualifying for the [[UEFA Champions League]]. Masilela made 13 assists and 1 goal in the 2009–10 season.
Masilela signed a four-year contract with Maccabi Haifa on 31 August 2007. He was a crucial part of Maccabi Haifa winning the Israeli Championship, and qualifying for the [[UEFA Champions League]]. Masilela made 13 assists and one goal in the 2009–10 season. In June 2011, he extended his contract with a two-year deal.
In June 2011, he extended his contract with a two-year deal.


===Getafe===
===Getafe===
On 20 August 2011, Masilela joined the Spanish [[La Liga]] club [[Getafe CF|Getafe]] on a season-long loan deal from Maccabi Haifa. He returned to Maccabi Haifa after the expiry of his loan deal with [[Getafe CF|Getafe]]
On 20 August 2011, Masilela joined the Spanish [[La Liga]] club [[Getafe CF|Getafe]] on a season-long loan deal from Maccabi Haifa. He returned to Maccabi Haifa after the expiry of his loan deal with Getafe.


===Kaizer Chiefs===
===Kaizer Chiefs===
Masilela returned to South Africa after five years overseas to sign for [[Kaizer Chiefs]] in mid-2012. He made his debut in November 2012 in a 3–2 win over [[Moroka Swallows]].<ref>http://telkomknockout.co.za/player/1819/Tsepo-Masilela/3/Kaizer-Chiefs/255/2014-Telkom-Knockout/</ref>
Masilela returned to South Africa after five years overseas to sign for [[Kaizer Chiefs F.C.|Kaizer Chiefs]] in mid-2012. He made his debut in November 2012 in a 3–2 win over [[Moroka Swallows]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://telkomknockout.co.za/player/1819/Tsepo-Masilela/3/Kaizer-Chiefs/255/2014-Telkom-Knockout/|title=Official Telkom website home page}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
His father, Eric Masilela is a [[Witbank Aces]] legend having played with the likes of [[Lawrence Siyangaphi]], [[Harris Chueu]], [[Steve Makua]] and [[Thomas Ngobe]], father of [[Dumisa Ngobe]].<ref>http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/04/25/where-are-they-now-shoe-shiner-turned-captain-is-now-a-succesful-oach</ref>
His father, Eric Masilela is a [[Witbank Aces]] legend having played with the likes of [[Lawrence Siyangaphi]], [[Harris Chueu]], [[Steve Makua]] and [[Thomas Ngobe]], father of [[Dumisa Ngobe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010-04-25-where-are-they-now-shoe-shiner-turned-captain-is-now-a-succesful-oach/ |title=Where are they now? Shoe-Shiner turned captain is now a {{sic|succ|esful oach|nolink=y}}|first=Bareng-Batho |last=Kortjaas |work=Times Live |date=25 April 2010 |access-date=27 March 2019}}</ref> He is paternal half-brother of [[Innocent Maela]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/pretoria-news/20170822/282321090124408 |title=Innocent Maela |work=Pretoria News |date=22 August 2017 |access-date=27 March 2019 |via=PressReader}}</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
'''Maccabi Haifa'''
*'''[[Israeli Premier League]] (2):'''
**2008–09, 2010–11
* [[Israeli Premier League]]: 2008–09, 2010–11
*'''[[Toto Cup]] (1):'''
* [[Toto Cup]]: 2007–08
**2007–08


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/players/player=249474/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101224171643/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/players/player=249474/index.html 2010 FIFA World Cup profile] (archived)
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Latest revision as of 22:33, 18 November 2024

Tsepo Masilela
Personal information
Full name Peter Tsepo Masilela[1]
Date of birth (1985-05-05) 5 May 1985 (age 39)
Place of birth Witbank, South Africa
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Left back
Youth career
Manchester
2000–2002 Disco Makua Academy
2002–2003 Sonas Mpumalanga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2003–2005 Hellenic 48 (9)
2005–2007 Benoni 54 (1)
2007–2012 Maccabi Haifa 108 (2)
2011–2012 → Getafe (loan) 13 (0)
2012–2018 Kaizer Chiefs 115 (0)
2019–2022 AmaZulu 26 (0)
Total 364 (12)
International career
2006–2013 South Africa 51 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 October 2022

Peter Tsepo Masilela (born 5 May 1985) is a South African former professional soccer player who played as a left back.

Early career

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Masilela first played amateur soccer for local team, Manchester and later the Disco Makua Academy which was run by former Witbank Aces player Steve Makua who is the father of Frank Makua who played for Kaizer Chiefs. He then moved to Vodacom League club, Sonas Mpumalanga.[2]

Club career

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Such was his meteoric rise Masilela made his full international debut before making his Premier Soccer League debut. In the same vein, after only one season in top-flight football in his home country, he made the move to Israeli club Maccabi Haifa.

Maccabi Haifa

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Masilela signed a four-year contract with Maccabi Haifa on 31 August 2007. He was a crucial part of Maccabi Haifa winning the Israeli Championship, and qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Masilela made 13 assists and one goal in the 2009–10 season. In June 2011, he extended his contract with a two-year deal.

Getafe

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On 20 August 2011, Masilela joined the Spanish La Liga club Getafe on a season-long loan deal from Maccabi Haifa. He returned to Maccabi Haifa after the expiry of his loan deal with Getafe.

Kaizer Chiefs

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Masilela returned to South Africa after five years overseas to sign for Kaizer Chiefs in mid-2012. He made his debut in November 2012 in a 3–2 win over Moroka Swallows.[3]

International career

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Masilela was the first player to be called up while campaigning in the National First Division.[2] Since 2006 he has played for South Africa, participating in the 2006 African Nations Cup, 2008 African Nations Cup, the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2013 African Nations Cup.

Personal life

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His father, Eric Masilela is a Witbank Aces legend having played with the likes of Lawrence Siyangaphi, Harris Chueu, Steve Makua and Thomas Ngobe, father of Dumisa Ngobe.[4] He is paternal half-brother of Innocent Maela.[5]

Honours

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Maccabi Haifa

References

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  1. ^ "Tsepo Masilela". ESPN FC. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
  2. ^ a b "City Press, Sondag 15 Januarie 2006, p. 26: High hopes for Bafana with Masilela on board". Archived from the original on 22 April 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  3. ^ "Official Telkom website home page".
  4. ^ Kortjaas, Bareng-Batho (25 April 2010). "Where are they now? Shoe-Shiner turned captain is now a succesful oach [sic]". Times Live. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
  5. ^ "Innocent Maela". Pretoria News. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2019 – via PressReader.
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