Nhlakanipho Ntuli
South African soccer player
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Nhlakanipho Ntuli (born 10 February 1996) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Swedish side Dalkurd FF.[1] He is former player of Free State Stars[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 February 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Dalkurd FF | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Ajax | |||
| PSV | |||
| Orlando Pirates | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | FC Twente | 0 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | → Orlando Pirates (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | → Jong FC Twente | 27 | (0) |
| 2017 | Free State Stars | 2 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Sportis Łochowo | ||
| 2021–2022 | FC Košice | 23 | (2) |
| 2023– | Dalkurd FF | 21 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2012 | South Africa U17 | ||
| South Africa U20 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 November 2023 | |||
Club career
Ntuli played youth football for Ajax, PSV and Orlando Pirates.[4] He joined FC Twente in June 2013,[3] and was loaned back to Orlando Pirates until he turned 18, re-joining the Dutch club in February 2014.[5] He signed a five-year professional contract with Twente in April 2014.[6][7] He made his senior debut for Jong FC Twente in the 2014–15 season.[3]
International career
Ntuli received his first call-up to the South African national team in August 2014.[8] At the youth level he played in the 2012 COSAFA U-17 Zone VI Tournament,[9] 2013 African U-17 Championship qualifiers,[10] the 2013 COSAFA U-20 Cup[11] and 2015 African U-20 Championship qualifiers.[12]
Personal life
Ntuli has spoken of his friendship with fellow player Kamohelo Mokotjo.[8]
