Leletu Skelem
Leletu Skelem (born 12 May 1998) is a South African professional soccer player who plays for South African Premier Division side Maritzburg United, as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 12 May 1998 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Maritzburg United | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Stellenbosch | 52 | (5) |
| 2021– | Maritzburg United | 5 | (1) |
| International career‡ | |||
| South Africa U20 | |||
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:39, 18 October 2021 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 15 February 2021 (UTC) | |||
Early life
Skelem grew up in Mthatha, Eastern Cape. Despite showing a preference for cricket and swimming in his early childhood but chose to pursue a career in football after his father bought him a replica of the 1996 Bafana Bafana kit.[1]
Career
Having been spotted playing for South Africa at under-20 level, Skelem signed for Stellenbosch in 2018.[1] He scored twice in 26 league games for Stellenbosch in the 2018–19 season,[2] as the club were promoted as to the South African Premier Division as champions of the National First Division.[3]
In August 2021, Skelem signed for Maritzburg United.[4]
References
- Ndebele, Sihle (23 October 2020). "Bafana jersey instilled love for football in Skelem". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- Leletu Skelem at Soccerway. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- Ditlhobolo, Austin (5 May 2019). "Stellenbosch promoted to PSL". Goal. Retrieved 15 February 2021.
- "Skelem joins Maritzburg United".
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