Neo Maema
South African soccer player
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Neo Maema (born 1 December 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Tanzanian Premier League side Simba Sports Club .
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Simba S.C. | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 60 | (3) |
| 2021–2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 64 | (9) |
| 2025– | Simba S.C. | ||
| International career | |||
| 2024– | South Africa A | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2024 | |||
Career
Maema started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic aged 22.[1] After 60 appearances and 3 goals for Celtic,[2] he joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year deal in summer 2021.[3]
Simba
He joined Tanzanian Premier League side Simba S.C. at the beginning to the 2025/26 season.[4][5] He made his debut on "Simba Day" in a 2–0 win over Kenyan champions Gor Mahia.[6]
International career
Maema captained the South Africa A at the 2025 CHAN. He scored the winning goal qualification to send the team to the finals against Malawi.[7]
Style of play
Maema is a left-footed attacking midfielder.[8]
Honours
Mamelodi Sundowns
- South African Premiership: 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/2024, 2024/25
