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Siphiwe Tshabalala is a prolific attacking midfielder and left-winger who has played for top-flight teams in South Africa's Premier Soccer League. Although he is currently not playing, his 2010 FIFA World Cup screamer still makes him one of Bafana Bafana's legendary players. In addition to his football success, this article will look at Siphiwe Tshabalala’s net worth, cars, house, wife, and more.
Tshabala, who also goes by the nicknames 'Shabba' and 'Ntho tse Monate', is regarded as one of the best players in Mzansi. He had a pretty successful career at the South African National team, Kaizer Chiefs, and AmaZulu, before leaving for the Turkish side Büyüksehir Belediye Erzurumspor in 2018. So dig in and let us find out more about Siphiwe Tshabalala’s net worth, career, and financial success.
Who is Siphiwe Tshabalala? The former Bafana Bafana winger's journey began in the late 1990s and lasted 24 years. In addition to his former football career, Tshabalala's philanthropy continues to have a pretty significant impact on his fellow citizens. Speaking to Reuters on his 2010 World Cup goal, Shabba acknowledged his influence, saying,
I have scored many good goals in my career, but there is no doubt that one is the best. Not necessarily for the technique, but for what it meant to people... I think even today, it has an impact on people’s lives. It was a goal for all of Africa.”
Profile summary
Full name: Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala
- Nickname: Shabba, Ntho tse Monate
- Gender: Male
- Date of birth: 15 September 1984
- Age: 37 years old (as of April 2022)
- Zodiac sign: Virgo
- Place of birth: Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
- Current residence: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Ethnicity: Black
- Height in feet: 5'6"
- Height in centimetres: 170
- Weight in pounds: 158.7
- Weight in kilograms: 72
- Hair colour: Black
- Eye colour: Brown
- Mother: Rebecca Hadifele “Hadi” Makhubu
- Father: Isaac Tshabalala
- Siblings: 1
- Relationship status: Married
- Wife: Bokang Montjane
- Children: 2
- Profession: Professional football player
- Position(s): Left/right-winger, attacking midfield
- Current team: Without club
- Net worth: $940 thousand
- Current market value: $55,000.00
- Highest market value: $1.32 million
- Instagram: @siphiweshabba
- Twitter: @siphiweshabba
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FootballSiphiwe Tshabalala’s biography
Shabba was born on the 15th of September 1984 to the late Rebecca Hadifele “Hadi” and Isaac Tshabalala. In 2017, there was a lot of speculation on who the father of Siphiwe Tshabalala is after a Limpopo man claimed to be his birth father. He currently resides in Johannesburg, South Africa, with his family.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s age
How old is Siphiwe Tshabalala? The former national winger is 37 years old (as of April 2022). His Zodiac sign is, therefore, Virgo.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s wife
Is Siphiwe Tshabalala married? In 2016, he married the 2010 Miss South Africa, Bokang Montjane after, a 5-year courtship. The two have two lovely children together.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s career
Ntho tse Monate's football career started in 1997 when he joined the Kaizer Chiefs youth team. His journey to the top of football success took him through various clubs such as the Moroka Swallows Youth, Alexandra United FC, Free State Stars, Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu FC.
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FootballHis international career includes 91 caps for the South African national football team and a year stay at the Turkish second-tier team, Büyüksehir Belediye Erzurumspor.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s goal
The 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa had many iconic moments, including Shabba's goal and his stand-out South African dance and celebration, which many gamers use on the FIFA video game. More than a decade later, his screamer during the 2010 World Cup opening game is still highly regarded and talked about.
The goal was at the time referred to as a 'goal for South Africa, a goal for all of Africa', and was later nominated for the 2010 FIFA Puskás Award, an award given to the scorer of the most significant and aesthetically pleasing goal.
His celebration in an African dance following the performance took the world by storm and is still remembered today in Africa, and the world over.
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FootballWhat is Siphiwe Tshabalala’s current team?
After a one year contract at BB Erzurumspor in 2020, he came back to join the Amakhosi. However, a year later, he was released from the team, where he made only 3 appearances. So, which team is Siphiwe Tshabalala playing with now? Although he has not played at any club since 2021, Shabba has maintained his desire to play again amid rumours of his retirement, and currently has no club.
Siphiwe Tshabalala's honours
Here is a list of some of Shabba's honours throughout his career in the Premier Soccer League.
- Footballer of the Year - 2020
- South African Champion - 2012/2013, 2014/2015
- MTN 8 Cup winner - 2008, 2014/2015
- Telkom Charity Cup - 2010
- South African Cup winner - 2010/2011
- Nedbank Cup - 2013
- SAFA Footballer of the Year - 2010
- Baymed Cup - 2006
What is Siphiwe Tshabalala’s net worth?
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FootballTshabalala's net worth in 2022 is valued at $940 000. His cumulative wealth makes him one of the wealthiest footballers in South Africa. When actively playing, he was regarded as one of the best South African midfielders of all time.
His move to BB Erzurumspor in Turkey proved to be disastrous. Speaking to the South African Football Journalists Association, he revealed that he would go for three months without pay at the Turkish club. He reportedly received about $26,000 from Kaizer Chiefs, while his salary at Amakhosi was never revealed.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s house
Shabba owns a sprawling mansion in the suburbs of Johannesburg. According to Soccerladuma, his beautiful home has a large backyard with an outdoor pool and trampoline, a deejaying room, and a large garage for his top of the range cars.
Siphiwe Tshabalala’s cars
Over the years, he has amassed an impressive collection of cars, including a Lexus IS 350, a BMW 125i, a Range Rover and a four-wheel drive.
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Does Siphiwe Tshabalala own a fish and chips business? Unfortunately, Shabba's Fish & Chips Co. franchises crashed and he lost about $137,000 (R2 million). The football veteran publicly revealed his failure in business, saying,
"I invested in the fish and chips business, and I suffered financially, but I didn't give up. I tried other things."
The persistent entrepreneur later ventured into other businesses, including an entertainment joint, ShaYe, real estate, children's clothing, accessories business, and an events company, among other businesses.
The Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation
Ntho tse Monate is also a dedicated philanthropist giving time, money, resources and opportunities to young sportsmen and women in South Africa. In addition, his foundation provided food and clothing to families during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Is Siphiwe Tshabalala on Instagram?
Siphiwe Tshabalala has a very active presence on all popular social media sites through his personal accounts, his foundation's accounts, and his wife's foundation accounts. As of 5th April 2022, he has about 516,000 followers on Instagram, and 291,000 followers on Twitter.
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