Personal information | |||
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Full name | Sphiwe Given Msimango | ||
Date of birth | 4 May 1997 | ||
Place of birth | Brakpan, South Africa[1] | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.89 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2018–2020 | Highlands Park | 37 | (2) |
2020–2023 | TS Galaxy | 70 | (4) |
2023– | Kaizer Chiefs | 0 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 July 2023 |
Sphiwe Given Msimango (born 4 May 1997) is a South African soccer player who plays for South African Premier Division side Kaizer Chiefs as a defender.
Msimango played first-tier soccer for Highlands Park, whose licence was bought by TS Galaxy owned Tim Sukazi. Msimango subsequently continued his career in TS Galaxy. He played in defense and became the team captain.[3] He was also active on Instagram and held deals to promote clothing brands.[4]
During the 2022–23 South African Premier Division, Msimango featured in all 30 games. Reportedly, he had paid a physical coach out of his own pocket to ensure his playing fitness. His good form throughout the season earned him a transfer to big club Kaizer Chiefs.[1] TS Galaxy owner commented on why they sold their best player: "We are realistic as well with regards to our business model as in how we are going to build and continue building this business model. Part of the model, of course, will be to follow the likes of Tottenham Hotspur".[5]