"Old Boys" Club
...SAFA / Transnet Football School of Excellence produces stars
The SAFA / Transnet Football School of Excellence is proud of its "Old Boys", many of whom have played in the Olympics, for Bafana Bafana, and in many local and global football teams. There are over 2000 "Old Boys" - many of whom have become football stars.
The SAFA / Transnet Football School of Excellence has produced many football greats, such as; Steven Pienaar, Bernard Parker, Daine Klate, Bryce Moon and Masilo Modubi, who are all proud "Old Boys".
Featured Old Boys
Steven Jerome Pienaar is a South African professional footballer who is currently training with Sunderland AFC and was captain of the South African national team until October 2012.
A product of the School of Excellence, Bernard Parker made his debut in the professional ranks for Cape Town's Hellenic FC, later bought and renamed Benoni Premier United.
Wall of Fame
Current Player Rankings
| Ranking | Name | Club | Role | DOB | Height | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Pienaar | n/a | Midfielder | 17 March 1982 | 170 cm | R23 million |
| 2 | Bernard Parker | Kaizer Chiefs | Forward | 15 March 1986 | 177 cm | R 14 million |
| 3 | Daine Marcelle Klate | Bidvest Wits FC | Midfielder | 24 February 1985) | 169 cm | R11 million |
| 4 | Bryce Moon | Maritzburg United | Defender | 4 April 1986 | 177 cm | R 6 million |
| 5 | Masilo Michael Modubi | Dessel Sport | Forward | 22 April 1985 | 176 cm | R 3 million |
Primary Source: www.transfermarkt.com
Top 3 Old Boys
Steven Pienaar
Sunderland AFCSteven Jerome Pienaar is a South African professional footballer who is currently training with Sunderland AFC and was captain of the South African national team until October 2012. He primarily plays as a winger, but can also play on either the right or left wing and as an attacking midfielder. Pienaar has previously played for Ajax Cape Town, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
Appearances
430
Goals
49
Clubs
6
Bryce Moon
Maritzburg UnitedBryce Moon is a South African football player currently playing for Maritzburg United in the Premier Soccer League as a defender and midfielder. An attacking right-back and a decent crosser of the ball, Moon is nicknamed "Scooter" for his blistering pace.
Appearances
116
Goals
8
Clubs
9
Bernard Parker
Kaizer ChiefsA product of the School of Excellence, Parker made his debut in the professional ranks for Cape Town's Hellenic FC, later bought and renamed Benoni Premier United. After the club was once again renamed and moved to Durban he remained with Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. until early 2009 when he obtained a transfer to European Cup Winners Red Star in Serbia.