Shaun Bartlett

Shaun Bartlett Thurston ( born October 31, 1972 in Cape Town ) is a South African football player who last played for Bloemfontein Celtic.

Career

Shaun Bartlett began his career in the youth from Vasco Da Gama. In 1992 he moved to Ajax Cape Town and played there until 1995. In 1996 he moved to the Major Soccer League with the Colorado Rapids, where he scored nine goals in 36 games. In 1997, he had a guest appearance for half a year at the NY / NJ MetroStars. He then played a year on loan to his old club Ajax Cape Town. In 1998 joined the Swiss club FC Zurich. Until 2000, he graduated from 77 matches and scored 38 goals. In 2000 he moved for one year on loan to English club Charlton Athletic. This year, he played 18 games, scored seven goals and it was bought for £ 2 million from Charlton Athletic. He got the award for the goal of the year 2000/ 01 in the Premier League, with its beautiful volley against Leicester City. However, his contract was not renewed at the end of the 2005/06 season. During his time there, completed 123 games and scored 24 goals. He then went to his home country back to the Kaizer Chiefs. After two years, 31 matches and eleven gates, he abruptly ended his professional career. However, after several discussions, he joined the Bloemfontein Celtics.

National

His first game he completed on 26 April 1995 in a 3-1 win over Lesotho. He is currently lie second place in the time leading scorer with 28 goals. Benni McCarthy 's leader with 32 goals. He won by South Africa, the African Cup of Nations in 1996 and played at the Football World Cup in 1998, where he scored two goals. In 2005 he finished his international career with 74 games and 28 goals.

Achievements

  • Swiss Cup: 2000
  • Telkom Knockout: 2007
  • MTN 8: 2008
  • African Cup of Nations 1996
  • Goal of the Year in the Premier League 2000 /01
Ajax Cape Town F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Kaizer Chiefs F.C. Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. Major Indoor Soccer League (1978–92) England Leicester City F.C.
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