Arthur Bartman
South African soccer player (1972–2019)
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Arthur Bartman (26 March 1972 – 19 March 2019)[1][2][3] was a South African football goalkeeper who last played for Kaizer Chiefs in the South African Premier Division.[4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 March 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | ||
| Date of death | 19 March 2019 (aged 46) | ||
| Place of death | Life East London Private Hospital, East London, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1997–1998 | African Wanderers | ||
| 1998–1999 | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| 1999–2001 | African Wanderers | ||
| 2001–2002 | Bush Bucks | ||
| 2002–2003 | Moroka Swallows | ||
| 2003–2004 | SuperSport United | ||
| 2008–2009 | Bay United | ||
| 2009–2013 | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| 2014 | Golden Arrows | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Biography
Arthur Bartman was a retired footballer from South Africa and a goalkeeper coach at Maritzburg United. He was born in 1972 in Pietermaritzburg and during his playing career he featured for such clubs as Bay United, Moroka Swallows, SuperSport United, Bush Bucks, African Wanderers and Kaizer Chiefs. He joined Kaizer Chiefs in 2009 and had been the first-choice keeper.
In 2014, Bartman retired from playing and opted for coaching work at Maritzburg United.
Personal life and death
Bartman died from meningitis on 19 March 2019, at the age of 46.[5]
Honours
Kaizer Chiefs
- Telkom Knockout: 2010
- MTN 8 runner-up: 2011