Bandile Shandu (born 19 January 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for the South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.[1] He was born in Pietermaritzburg South Africa, and made his professional debut playing for Maritzburg United at the age of seventeen, while attending the high school Maritzburg College.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 January 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando Pirates | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2013 | Maritzburg United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2021 | Maritzburg United | 134 | (4) |
| 2021– | Orlando Pirates | 59 | (4) |
| International career‡ | |||
| South Africa U20 | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:10, 4 October 2020 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editShandu was first called up to a matchday squad for Maritzburg United in December 2012 - at the age of 17 whilst attending Maritzburg College.[3] He made his professional debut in February 2013 against AmaZulu. The match ended in a 0 – 0 draw.[4] He left the club at the end of his contract on the 30th of June, 2021.[5]
In July 2021, Shandu joined Orlando Pirates on a three-year contract.[6]
International career
editHe has represented South Africa at the under-20 level.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ Bandile Shandu at Soccerway. Retrieved 4 October 2020..
- ^ Hadebe, Sazi (12 December 2019). "Shandu looking forward to lifting cup with United". The Sowetan. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Maritzburg College Grade 11 pupil gets PSL call-up". The Witness. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ Peters, Carl (13 February 2013). "Rosslee still waiting for a victory". Daily News. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ "Maritzburg United confirm Bandile Shandu's departure". 5 July 2021.
- ^ "Shandu: I always strive to work hard". 14 July 2021.
- ^ Burnard, Lloyd (9 May 2014). "United's Shandu called for SA U20s". The Witness. Retrieved 4 October 2020 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ "SA U20 through to third round of qualifiers". SAFA.net. 25 May 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
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