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Itumeleng Khune

South African footballer · South Africa · On the map · Footballers · Born 1987 · age 39

Itumeleng Isaac Khune is a South African former professional football player who spent his entire career as goalkeeper for Kaizer Chiefs in the Premier Soccer League, and also the South African national team. He is often hailed as one of the best goalkeepers in South Africa, nicknamed "Mzansi's number one".

Itumeleng Khune is read about 42 times a day, in 38 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 28 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 103 days, one point a day.

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Career 6

ClubYearsAppsGoals
South Africa2008
South Africa U202006-200750
South Africa U232005-2007
Kaizer Chiefs F.C.2005
Kaizer Chiefs F.C.2004
South Africa U202003-2005

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8 statements, newest first
  1. By so doing, you just have to remain disciplined and be a hard worker in everything that you do.

    April 2026 · Itumeleng Khune: How a training ground ‘miskick’ created a South African football legend, April 2026, The Star by Matshelane Mamabolo, Own words

  2. I guess it was the triple-Ds that helped me. I've been dedicated to the game for the longest time.

    , Own words

  3. I knew that I was taking the jersey from Brian, who had done so well for the club, and from Rowen, who had even gone overseas.

    , Own words

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Awards

South African Sport Star of the Year2013

About this person

Country
South Africa
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1987 · age 39