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Benedict Vilakazi (Benedict Bongani Vilakazi) was born on 9 August, 1982 in Soweto, South Africa, is a South African soccer player. Discover Benedict Vilakazi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?
| Popular As |
Benedict Bongani Vilakazi |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
41 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
9 August 1982 |
| Birthday |
9 August |
| Birthplace |
Soweto, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
|
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He is a member of famous player with the age 41 years old group.
Benedict Vilakazi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 41 years old, Benedict Vilakazi height is 1.57 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.57 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Benedict Vilakazi's Wife?
His wife is Motshabi Vilakazi (m. ?–2006)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Motshabi Vilakazi (m. ?–2006) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Benedict Vilakazi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Benedict Vilakazi worth at the age of 41 years old? Benedict Vilakazi’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Benedict Vilakazi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Benedict Vilakazi Social Network
Timeline
Benedict Vilakazi (born 9 August 1982 in Soweto, Gauteng) is a retired South African football (soccer) player who last played as a midfielder for Botswana Meat Commission in Botswana.
He was noted as one of the smallest professional international footballers during his time (standing at a Mere 1.57 m) but made up for this with a strong physical presence.
He was born in Diepkloof, Soweto and is nicknamed "Tso" and "Little Napoleon" due to his leading skills.
Vilakazi played for South Africa at the 2006 African Nations Cup in Egypt.
His professional career was rocked by sex scandals with juveniles including being dragged to court on allegation of statutory rape.
He was however acquitted of the charge as it was alleged that it was with consent.
The complainant has since given birth to his son.
He publicly apologised to soccer fans after his acquittal.
The sex scandal also prohibited him going through with his move to the Swedish side Djurgården that was supposed to go through right before the scandal hit.
On 27 July 2007, he was transferred to Danish Superliga club Aalborg BK.
He was given a 5-year contract.
Due to sickness he had not adjusted to the European style of football, and therefore he played only a few games in the Danish league.
Vilakazi returned to South Africa July 2008, signing a contract with Pretoria-based Mamelodi Sundowns, where he was also joined by former FC Copenhagen striker Sibusiso Zuma.
After not making an impact at Sundowns, Vilakazi was loaned out to Mpumalanga Black Aces for the 2010–11 PSL season.
However, Vilakazi had a fallout with Black Aces' management due to missing several training sessions and other disciplinary problems.
Consequently, the Sundowns did not renew his contract after its expiration at the end of the 2010–11 season.
Vilakazi had short spells at Black Leopards and in Swaziland with Malanti Chiefs before moving to Botswana Premier League team Notwane FC in July 2013.
In November 2013, he terminated his contract with Notwane after not receiving his salary and signing-on fee, and joined Botswana Meat Commission on a one-year contract.
, Tso remains the highest scorer of all time for Orlando Pirates, with 52 goals.
Tso had a stint as the head coach of Orange Vaal Professionals, a team campaigning in the ABC Motsepe league, the 3rd tier of South African Football.
