Veluyeke Zulu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 2 March 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Ulundi, South Africa[1] | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | AmaZulu | ||
| Number | 24 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2014–2016 | Maritzburg United | ||
| 2015 | → Royal Eagles (loan) | ||
| 2016–2017 | Golden Arrows | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | Richards Bay | 68 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Chippa United | 26 | (2) |
| 2022– | AmaZulu | 10 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 August 2023 | |||
Veluyeke Zulu (born 2 March 1995) is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for AmaZulu in the Premier Soccer League.[2]
Zulu hails from
Golden Arrows, Zulu followed.[3]
Undisclosed problems kept Zulu from performing well at Golden Arrows, postponing a possible breakthrough. Zulu was persuaded by
Kaizer Chiefs in the 2020–21 Nedbank Cup.[3]
Zulu was signed by
Transfer rumours surrounded Zulu, including rumours about the big 3 South African clubs.South Africa squad for the 2023 COSAFA Cup.[8]
References
- ^ a b Veluyeke Zulu at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Veluyeke Zulu at Soccerway
- ^ a b c d Msimango, Thathe (23 November 2021). "Veluyeke Zulu defies rejection and his name". New Frame. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Veluyeke Zulu at FootballDatabase.eu
- ^ Ratsie, Ofentse (27 August 2021). "Veluyeke Zulu credits Gavin Hunt for his chipper start to 2021-22". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Gwegwe, Siseko (13 April 2022). "Reports: Kaizer Chiefs in talks to sign Veluyeke Zulu". The South African. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Msomi, Smiso (9 June 2022). "AmaZulu announce the signing of 10 players for the new season". IOL. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ Gibbs, Herman (25 June 2023). "Bright local talent called up to Bafana COSAFA squad". DFA. Retrieved 7 July 2023.