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Masilela was the first player to be called up while campaigning in the [[National First Division]].<ref name="152.111.1.87"/> Since 2006 he has played for [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]], participating in the [[2006 African Nations Cup]], [[2008 African Nations Cup]], the [[2009 FIFA Confederations Cup]] |
Masilela was the first player to be called up while campaigning in the [[National First Division]].<ref name="152.111.1.87"/> Since 2006 he has played for [[South Africa national football team|South Africa]], participating in the [[2006 African Nations Cup]], [[2008 African Nations Cup]], the [[2009 FIFA Confederations Cup]], the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] and [[ |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Peter Tsepo Masilela[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Witbank, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| 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– | Kaizer Chiefs | 84 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2006–2013 | South Africa | 51 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 September 2015 | |||
Peter Tsepo Masilela (born 5 May 1985), known as Tsepo Masilela, is a South African international football defender who plays for Kaizer Chiefs. Masilela is known for his pace and great defensive ability.
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.[2]
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 Israeli club 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. In June 2011, he extended his contract with a two-year deal.
Getafe
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
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
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 [[
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.[4]
Honours
- Israeli Premier League (2):
- 2008–09, 2010–11
- Toto Cup (1):
- 2007–08
References
- ^ "Tsepo Masilela". ESPN FC. Retrieved 16 April 2014.
- ^ a b http://152.111.1.87/argief/berigte/citypress/2006/01/15/C1/26/02.html
- ^ http://telkomknockout.co.za/player/1819/Tsepo-Masilela/3/Kaizer-Chiefs/255/2014-Telkom-Knockout/
- ^ http://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2010/04/25/where-are-they-now-shoe-shiner-turned-captain-is-now-a-succesful-oach
External links
- Getafe official profile Template:Es icon
- 2010 FIFA World Cup profile
- Tsepo Masilela at National-Football-Teams.com
- Tsepo Masilela – FIFA competition record (archived)
- Tsepo Masilela at Soccerway
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- Use dmy dates from February 2013
- 1985 births
- Living people
- People from Witbank
- South African soccer players
- Association football defenders
- Hellenic F.C. players
- Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. players
- Maccabi Haifa F.C. players
- La Liga players
- Getafe CF footballers
- Kaizer Chiefs F.C. players
- South Africa international soccer players
- 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup players
- 2006 Africa Cup of Nations players
- 2008 Africa Cup of Nations players
- 2010 FIFA World Cup players
- 2013 Africa Cup of Nations players
- South African expatriate soccer players
- Expatriate footballers in Israel
- South African expatriates in Israel
- Expatriate footballers in Spain
- South African expatriates in Spain