Thulani Hlatshwayo bio: age, wife, Orlando Pirates, stats, salary, cars, profile, net worth
Thulani Hlatshwayo is an iconic South African footballer. He has played for Bidvest Wits for almost six years, scoring 20 goals and providing seven assists for the team. In 2020, he had a tough choice because he back then received offers from two prominent South African football clubs. Orlando Pirates have been looking forward to having him join their team for two years, but Wits rejected their offer in 2019.
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What is cooking in Thulani Hlatshwayo latest news? Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates are competing for him to join them. Sundowns bid millions of South African Rands to have him and two other players from Wits. Hlatshwayo's net worth ranges between $100,000 to $1 million.
Thulani Hlatshway profile summary
- Full name: Thulani Tyson Hlatshwayo
- Date of birth: 18th December 1989
- Age: 30 years
- Career: Soccer player
- Nationality: South African
- Thulani Hlatshwayo Instagram: thulani03
Thulani Hlatshwayo biography
Thulani Hlatshwayo age is 30 years. The soccer player was born on 18th December 1989 in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. He is the captain and the defender of the Bidvest Wits and the South African national football team. Thulani Hlatshwayo wife, Kenosi Masegela, got married to him in 2017. They are blessed with two sons.
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He started his career at Senaone Gunners FC. He rose to fame during the 2009 MTN 8 tournament. On 5th August 2009, he showcased his playing prowess when he played for Ajax at the Coca Cola Park in Johannesburg. Ajax won 2-1 against Orlando Pirates.
The club moved Hlatshwayo to its junior to the senior side because of his consistent and impressive performance in the club for four years. He also gave his best in the South African Under-17 and Under-20 soccer tournaments; hence, he was promoted to play in the Under-23 leagues.
In 2014, Bidvest Wits signed a pre-contract with him before his contract at Ajax elapsed. The agreement will end in 2022. Here are the detailed stats of his performance throughout his career. Below is a picture of him and his sons:
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He played for Bidvest Wits the first time when it played against SuperSport United. His playing tactics were so good that fans ranked him on the same level as Thato Mokeke, one of the toughest players that Ajax had. Thulani Hlatshwayo salary at Bidvest Wits was R150,000.
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What is the hottest Thulani Hlatshwayo news today?
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Thulani Hlatshwayo news is exciting.
Is Thulani leaving Wits for Orlando Pirates?
According to his agent, Mike Ntombela, Thulani Hlatshwayo move to Pirates is the player’s decision to make. He clarified further that any club that wants to sign up the Bafana Bafana captain should get in touch with the Wits because the contract he signed with his current club is yet to end.
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Pirates’ have been searching for a competent player to replace their Brazilian defender Marcelo Caio who left last year. Pirate's fans are excited because gossips have it that Thaulani has signed up with the Pirates. According to KickOff.com, here is what their anonymous source said about Thulani Hlatshwayo Orlando pirates deal:
There are two clubs, Sundowns, and Pirates that are interested. But Pirates look like they will finally get him now unless something unexpected happens.
Thulani rejects Sundowns offer
Rumors have it that Sundowns were willing to part with R17 million to have three players from Wits, who are Hlatshwayo, Haashim Domingo, and Deon Hotto. Hlatshwayo has turned down the offer. The official announcement from Orlando Pirates’ officials will clear up any assumptions and rumors.
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Thulani is selling his PSL status
Unofficial reports also have it that negotiations are underway for Thulani to sell his PSL status to TTM owner, Masala Maluadzi, ahead of next season.
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What is happening in PSL in 2020?
Absa has quit sponsoring PSL after supporting the sports franchise for 16 years. Telkom may be the new sponsors of PSL in 2020. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 lockdown, the PSL coaches are keeping the players on their toes using technology.
Thulani Hlatshwayo cars
South African soccer players of renowned clubs live a modest lifestyle. In 2019, he showed off his black R700,000 SUV that had a personalized plate. It is a JEEP Rubicon.
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In 2017, he got a VW car under VW Constania Kloof’s sponsorship.
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FAQS
Here are the answers to the frequently asked questions from Thulani’s fans:
Did Orlando Pirates sign Thulani Hlatshwayo?
Rumors have it that he has moved from Wits to Pirates. The officials of the Pirates are yet to release an official statement.
How old is Thulani Hlatshwayo?
He is 30 years old.
Who is the most expensive player in PSL?
Khama Billiat, a Zimbabwe talisman, is the most valuable and highest-paid PSL player in South Africa.
Thulani Hlatshwayo grew up in Soweto, but he has never played for Pirates or Kaizer Chiefs. He will bug a lump sum of money when the time for him to retire sets in if he plays for the Pirates.
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