George Lebese facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 February 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Mamelodi, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Jusben | |||
| Khona Lapho | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | Arcadia Shepherds | ||
| 2008–2017 | Kaizer Chiefs | 147 | (22) |
| 2017–2019 | Sundowns | 10 | (2) |
| 2019 | → SuperSport United (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2020 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 16 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2015 | South Africa | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:34, 25 March 2021 (UTC) | |||
George Lebese is a talented South African footballer. He was born on 3 February 1989. George plays as a left winger, which means he is an attacking player on the left side of the field.
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George Lebese's Club Journey
Starting His Football Career
George Lebese was born in Mamelodi, South Africa. He started playing football when he was young. His first teams were Jusben and Khona Lapho. Later, he played for Arcadia Shepherds.
Playing for Top South African Teams
In 2008, George joined Kaizer Chiefs. This is one of South Africa's biggest football clubs. He played for them for many years, until 2017. After that, he moved to another big club, Mamelodi Sundowns, in August 2017.
George also spent some time playing on loan for SuperSport United. A loan means he played for them for a short period. He left Sundowns in September 2019.
Playing in the United States
In 2020, George Lebese moved to the United States. He joined an American team called Colorado Springs Switchbacks. He played for them during the 2020 season. In March 2021, George left the team. He returned to South Africa due to travel difficulties.
Representing South Africa
George Lebese also played for the South African national team. This team is often called Bafana Bafana. He was first chosen to play for his country in November 2011. His first game for South Africa was against Ivory Coast on 11 November 2011.
