Shaun Bartlett is a South African-based former professional football player and football manager of Cape Town Spurs. During his playing career, he played as a striker. His story is actually interesting because he was once a vital player for Cape Town Spurs. If only he knew he would come to manage the club later on.

Shaun Bartlett's age — Shaun Bartlett is seen at the new NIKE community football training centre on 9 June 2010 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: Cameron Spencer (Modified by author)
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Shaun enjoyed a successful career in South Africa. Many people remember him for leading his country to the 1996 African Nations Cup and playing in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, scoring two goals. But there is much more to the fascinating athlete. This article highlights Shaun Barlett's biography, career achievements, and where he is now.

Shaun Bartlett's profile summary

Full name	Shaun Bartlett
Date of birth	31 October 1972
Age	51 years of age as of November 2023
Place of birth	Cape Town, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Ethnicity	Mixed
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Religion	Christianity
Profession	Football manager and former soccer player
Teams coached	Cape Town Spurs
Net worth	$200,000
Social media	X(Twitter)

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Shaun Bartlett's bio

Shaun Bartlett (age 51 years as of 2023) was born on 31 October 1972 in Cape Town, South Africa. The former Kaizer Chief's assistant manager is a South African national of a mixed ethnic background. He is a sports star who prefers to maintain a low profile, especially regarding his childhood and family background.

Shaun was raised by his grandmother in Factreton on the Cape Flats. At that young age, he had begun displaying a keen interest in soccer, playing for his church team and quickly developing a deft striking ability on the field. Additionally, he was a talented cricketer.

Shaun Bartlett's wife and son

Unfortunately, the famous South African soccer player has not disclosed much about his wife. However, on his Twitter official page, he has revealed,

Married to Juanita with 3 boys.

High-profile personalities like Nelson Mandela attended their wedding. The couple is blessed with three kids, one of them being Tyrique, a football player.

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Sports career of Shaun Bartlett

Bartlett debuted in the soccer arena with his hometown Cape Town Spurs and then moved to Major League Soccer and the Colorado Rapids in the league's inaugural season in 1996. Halfway through the season, he was traded to the MetroStars.

He later went on loan to FC Zürich and then later signed with them in 1998. One of the most notable awards Bartlett ever received during his stint as a player was when he won the Premier League Goal of the Season award during the 2000/01 season.

sports career of Shaun Bartlett — Shaun spins a football during a training session at Pennyhill Park on 27 April 2004 in Bagshot, England. Photo: Warren Little
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In May 2006, the club released him, and he returned to South Africa, signing with Kaizer Chiefs and, in the summer of 2008, retired from professional soccer.

Where is Shaun Bartlett now?

After Bartlett retired from his playing career, he went ahead and coached Golden Arrows to the National First Division title in the 2014/15 season.

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Shaun later played a crucial role as an assistant coach for the Kaizer Chiefs, where he turned the club from the ninth position in the 2018/19 season to top the table for most of the following season.

In October 2021, Bartlett was appointed as manager of National First Division side Cape Town Spurs; as of November 2023, he is still the club manager.

What is Shaun Bartlett's net worth?

According to Sanotify, the former football player has an estimated net worth of $200,000. The figure is set to increase following his managerial role at Cape Town Spurs.

Final word

The South African Shaun Bartlett won the hearts of many fans with his football skills and goalscoring abilities. While leading his squad to the 1998 FIFA World Cup and scoring two goals notably skyrocketed his fame, his current managerial role at Cape Town Spurs has also played an essential role in his resume.

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Claudia Kogi is a Kenyan content creator with over 3 years of experience. Claudia joined Sportsbrief.com as a writer in January 2022, covering sports and relatable content.