Benson Mhlongo
Benson Mhlongo (born 9 November 1980 in Alexandra, Gauteng) is a South African football (soccer) defender and midfielder for Platinum Stars and South Africa.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Benson Simphiwe Mhlongo | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Alexandra, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Centre-back / Defensive midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Platinum Stars | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Megawatt Park | |||
| Alexandra Parma | |||
| Supersport United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1998–1999 | → Alexandra United (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 1999–2000 | → City Sharks (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2001–2005 | Wits University | 55 | (9) |
| 2005–2008 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 76 | (4) |
| 2008–2012 | Orlando Pirates | 41 | (4) |
| 2012–2014 | Platinum Stars | 0 | (0) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2003–2009 | South Africa | 36 | (1) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 June 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 7 March 2009 | |||
He was part of the South African squad at the 2008 African Cup of Nations.
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006-05-20 | Gaborone, Botswana |  | 1–0 | 1–0 | COSAFA Cup |
External links
- Benson Mhlongo – FIFA competition record
- Benson Mhlongo at National-Football-Teams.com
South Africa squad – 2004 African Cup of Nations | ||
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