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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Left-footed specialist
- South Africa international
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Philani Zulu profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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South Africa
- Date of birth
- 16 Sep 1992 (33 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Preferred foot
- Left
- Short name
- P. Zulu
Philani Zulu recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
South Africa vs Panama
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International Friendly | 31 Mar 2026 | 1 – 2 |
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South Africa vs Panama
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International Friendly | 27 Mar 2026 | 1 – 1 |
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South Africa vs Cameroon
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 04 Jan 2026 | 1 – 2 |
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Dec 2025 | 2 – 3 |
Egypt vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 26 Dec 2025 | 1 – 0 |
Mexico vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 11 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
Czechia vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 18 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
|
South Africa vs South Korea
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | Upcoming |
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About Philani Zulu
Philani Zulu is a 33-year-old South Africa professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 16 September 1992 in South Africa, Philani Zulu has been eligible for senior professional football since 2009. Philani Zulu stands 178 cm tall, and is left-footed.
As more South Africa national team fixtures are played, Philani Zulu's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Mexico vs South Africa in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: South Africa 1-2 Panama in the International Friendly.
Bookmark this Philani Zulu hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Philani Zulu
What team does Philani Zulu play for?
Philani Zulu's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Philani Zulu play?
Philani Zulu plays as a midfielder.
How old is Philani Zulu?
Philani Zulu was born on 16 September 1992, making them 33 years old.
What nationality is Philani Zulu?
Philani Zulu represents South Africa.
How tall is Philani Zulu?
Philani Zulu stands 178 cm tall.
Is Philani Zulu left-footed or right-footed?
Philani Zulu's preferred foot is left.
Does Philani Zulu play for the national team?
Philani Zulu is eligible for South Africa. Their next match is Mexico vs South Africa on Thursday 11 June 2026 UTC.
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National team
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