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 plays on the left side of the field and helps both attack and defend. He has played for several well-known clubs and also represented his country.
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George Lebese's Football Journey
George Lebese started his football journey in Mamelodi, South Africa, where he was born. He played for youth teams like Jusben and Khona Lapho. Later, he joined Arcadia Shepherds before becoming a professional player.
Playing for Top Clubs
George Lebese joined one of South Africa's biggest football clubs, Kaizer Chiefs, in 2008. He played for them for many years, from 2008 to 2017. During his time at Kaizer Chiefs, he played in 147 matches and scored 22 goals. This made him a well-known player in South African football.
In August 2017, George moved to another big club, Mamelodi Sundowns. He played 10 games and scored 2 goals for them. Later, in 2019, he went on loan to SuperSport United. A loan means a player temporarily plays for another team. After his loan, he left Sundowns in September 2019.
Playing in America
In 2020, George Lebese decided to try playing football in the United States. He joined an American team called Colorado Springs Switchbacks. He played 16 matches for them and scored 2 goals. He left the club in March 2021.
Representing South Africa
George Lebese also had the honour of playing for his country, the South African national team. He was first called up to the team in November 2011. His first international game was against the Ivory Coast on 11 November 2011. He played 6 matches for South Africa between 2011 and 2015.
