Age, Biography and Wiki
Neil Tovey (Neil Robert Tovey) was born on 2 July, 1962 in Pretoria, South Africa, is a South African soccer player and coach. Discover Neil Tovey'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 61 years old?
| Popular As |
Neil Robert Tovey |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
2 July, 1962 |
| Birthday |
2 July |
| Birthplace |
Pretoria, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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He is a member of famous player with the age 61 years old group.
Neil Tovey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, Neil Tovey height is 1.81 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.81 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Neil Tovey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Neil Tovey worth at the age of 61 years old? Neil Tovey’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Neil Tovey'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 |
Neil Tovey Social Network
Timeline
Neil Robert Tovey OIS (born 2 July 1962) is a South African soccer coach and former player and also brother of former footballer Mark Tovey.
He holds the record for most appearances in the National Soccer League.
Tovey was born in Pretoria but grew up in Durban.
He had been playing soccer since 1969.
He aspired to be a doctor before opting to play professional football.
His brother Mark who was also a footballer used to give him football lessons.
He was also coached at junior level at Juventus Durban by Clive Barker.
He made his professional debut for Durban City in 1981 and won the 1982 and 1983 NPSL titles under Clive Barker and played 176 league games.
Tovey was transfer listed on 12 March 1986.
He scored on debut in a 2--1 win over Arcadia Shepherds in Durban on 4 April 1986.
He also scored in a 5--1 win over Kaizer Chiefs on 8 June 1986 in what became Chiefs' worst loss ever.
He stayed until 1989 and played 117 league games.
He joined Chiefs in 1990 and took over captaincy from Howard Freese in 1992 wearing the number 9 jersey.
In the same season, Tovey got a record 52 starts which is still a record.
He led Chiefs to cup victory scored two very important goals in the Rothmans Cup against QwaQwa Stars and Umtata Bush Bucks.
He played 341 league games for Chiefs.
He played 362 matches and scored 32 goals in all competitions.
Tovey lives in Johannesburg with his wife Nadine Tovey and has three children, Bianca (b. 1991), Jessica (b. 1993) and Sheldon (b. 1997).
He got his UEFA A licence with a 90% pass in Hennef, Germany, which were the best marks since 1998.
Sheldon wears a hearing aid and has impaired speech because oxygen was cut off from his brain after being burnt by scalding water in 1998.
In the very last match of his career and his last two touches Chiefs colours resulted in a goal in a 5–1 win over Dynamos on 9 June 1999.
Tovey played for South Africa national football team and won 52 caps without scoring.
He captained the team 29 times.
Tovey coached Banyana Banyana to a COSAFA Cup win in 2002.
Tovey saved Hellenic from relegation in the 2003–04 season.
His second daughter Jessica was a Miss Teen SA finalist in 2011 where Tyra Banks shared a picture of her on Instagram.
On 27 June 2015 Tovey became technical director of South Africa national football team.
On 23 February 2015, Tovey was admitted to ICU after suffering from three heart attacks during a game of squash.
Tovey suffered a further heart attack in October 2016, and was admitted to hospital.
