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Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as assistant coach to [[Ernst Middendorp]] at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his assistant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kickoff.com/news/71067/fadlu-davids-takes-charge-yet-again-at-maritzburg-united|title=Fadlu Davids takes charge yet again at Maritzburg United|last=www.realnet.co.uk|newspaper=Kick Off|access-date=2016-12-26}}</ref> |
Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as assistant coach to [[Ernst Middendorp]] at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his assistant.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.kickoff.com/news/71067/fadlu-davids-takes-charge-yet-again-at-maritzburg-united|title=Fadlu Davids takes charge yet again at Maritzburg United|last=www.realnet.co.uk|newspaper=Kick Off|access-date=2016-12-26}}</ref> |
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Upon the arrival of [[Roger De Sá|Roger Da Sa]], Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's assistant coach. However, only seven games later he reclaimed his position as interim coach after Da Sa's resignation.{{fact|date=April 2019}}Davids was caretaker for the rest of the [[2016 |
Upon the arrival of [[Roger De Sá|Roger Da Sa]], Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's assistant coach. However, only seven games later he reclaimed his position as interim coach after Da Sa's resignation.{{fact|date=April 2019}}Davids was caretaker for the rest of the [[2016-17 South African Premier Division]]. |
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Davids has gained a reputation for promoting younger players after creating first team opportunities for the likes of [[Siphesihle Ndlovu]]‚ Bandile Shandu and [[Mlondi Dlamini]] – who all started out as ball boys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2017/05/08/Perennial-caretaker-Davids-did-in-three-games-what-predecessor-Sa-couldn%E2%80%99t-do-in-seven-outings|title=Perennial caretaker Davids did in three games what predecessor Sa couldn't do in seven outings|last=Ngidi|first=Njabulo|website=Times LIVE|access-date=2017-05-09}}</ref> |
Davids has gained a reputation for promoting younger players after creating first team opportunities for the likes of [[Siphesihle Ndlovu]]‚ Bandile Shandu and [[Mlondi Dlamini]] – who all started out as ball boys.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2017/05/08/Perennial-caretaker-Davids-did-in-three-games-what-predecessor-Sa-couldn%E2%80%99t-do-in-seven-outings|title=Perennial caretaker Davids did in three games what predecessor Sa couldn't do in seven outings|last=Ngidi|first=Njabulo|website=Times LIVE|access-date=2017-05-09}}</ref> |
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| Full name | Fadluraghman Davids | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Cape Town, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Mother City | |||
| Manning Rangers | |||
| Engen Santos | |||
| Chernomorets Burgas | |||
| 2004 | Avendale Athletico | ||
| 2004–2005 | Vasco da Gama | ||
| 2005–2006 | HP Silver Stars | 6 | (0) |
| 2007–2012 | Maritzburg United | 85 | (18) |
| Total | 91+ | (18+) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Fadluraghman "Fadlu" Davids (born 21 May 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a retired South African football (soccer) striker who last played for Premier Soccer League club Maritzburg United.[1] He was twice the highest goalscorer in the South African National First Division.
Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as assistant coach to Ernst Middendorp at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his assistant.[2]
Upon the arrival of Roger Da Sa, Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's assistant coach. However, only seven games later he reclaimed his position as interim coach after Da Sa's resignation.[citation needed]Davids was caretaker for the rest of the 2016-17 South African Premier Division.
Davids has gained a reputation for promoting younger players after creating first team opportunities for the likes of Siphesihle Ndlovu‚ Bandile Shandu and Mlondi Dlamini – who all started out as ball boys.[3]
- Joined Maritzburg United: 2007
- Previous clubs: Silver Stars; Vasco Da Gama; Manning Rangers; Santos Cape Town; Chernomorets Burgas, Bulgaria; Avendale Athletico, Mother City
References
- ^ "Davids joins coach's staff". News24. Retrieved 23 October 2018.
- ^ www.realnet.co.uk. "Fadlu Davids takes charge yet again at Maritzburg United". Kick Off. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
- ^ Ngidi, Njabulo. "Perennial caretaker Davids did in three games what predecessor Sa couldn't do in seven outings". Times LIVE. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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