All the facts and details about Dino Ndlovu, the South African forward

All the facts and details about Dino Ndlovu, the South African forward

Lenah Ann
May 20, 2024 at 1:45 AM
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Dino Ndlovu is among the famous South African soccer stars who have made history since their debuts. He plays as a forward for the South African national team and the TFF First League club Sakaryaspor. He debuted as a professional player in South Africa with Platinum Stars club at the youth level. He went on to play for various clubs around the globe, such as Maccabi Haifa in Israel, Kocaelispor in Turkey, and Changchun Yatai in China.

South African soccer forward Dino Ndlovu
South African soccer forward Dino Ndlovu. Photo: @dino_ndlovu (Modified by author)
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Due to his performance on the field, the renowned soccer player has bagged numerous awards and trophies. He is well known for flaunting a lavish lifestyle, especially with his wife, Felicia. Here is everything you need to know about Dino Ndlovu, the skilled South African forward.

Dino Ndlovu's profile summary

Full name

Dino Ndlovu

Date of birth

15 February 1990

Age

34 (as of May 2024)

Place of birth

Klerksdorp, South Africa

Nationality

South African

Ethnicity

Mixed

Height

6 feet or 183 centimetres

Weight

194 pounds or 88 kilograms

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Felicia (married 2016)

Kid(s)

3

Occupation

Professional soccer player

Active years

2002-present

Position

Forward

Current team

Sakaryaspor, South African national team

Social media presence

Instagram, X(Twitter)

Dino Ndlovu's biography

The iconic South African soccer player Dino Ndlovu (age 34 as of May 2024) was born on 15 February 1990 in Klerksdorp, South Africa. He has kept most details about his family background private.

Top 5 facts about Dino Ndlovu
Top 5 facts about Dino Ndlovu. Photo: @dino_ndlovu
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When he was sixteen, he received an offer to attend a football academy even though he played on the streets with his friends. He declined the offer since he was concerned about leaving his mother alone. He later signed a contract with Platinum Stars junior academy in Johannesburg.

Dino Ndlovu's career

The renowned soccer forward left South Africa and signed with Israeli side Bnei Yehuda. In the 2015 summer, he left Bnei Yehuda and joined Anorthosis Famagusta. He soon became famous by scoring six goals in friendly matches with the team.

On 12 August 2016, he joined Qarabag on a two-year contract. Dino scored a goal against FC Copenhagen and helped his club to qualify for the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League stages. It was the first for the club to reach this stage. He joined TFF First League club Boluspar on 10 January 2023.

Dino Ndlovu's stats

While playing for various clubs around the globe, the South African soccer star has made 327 appearances in all competitions and scored 124 goals. According to Transfermarkt, here is a detailed summary of his club career stats.

Club

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Yellow cards

Zhejiang FC

67

42

7

8

Qarabağ FK

54

19

7

7

Maccabi Haifa

38

13

-

9

Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv

37

9

5

3

Anorthosis Famagusta

31

17

-

4

SuperSport United

28

3

3

3

Sakaryaspor

19

6

-

2

Kocaelispor

15

9

1

2

Royal AM FC

10

-

-

1

Boluspor

10

4

2

1

Changchun Yatai

9

1

1

1

Cape Town City FC

9

1

2

1

Total

327

124

28

42

Dino Ndlovu's wife

Dino with his wife Felicia Ndlovu
Dino with his wife Felicia Ndlovu. Photo: @dino_ndlovu
Source: Instagram

The renowned South African soccer player married his wife, Felicia, in 2016 at a white wedding in Spain. The couple has three kids.

Dino Ndlovu's salary and net worth

As per Snl24, the soccer star takes home an annual salary of approximately $380,586 as of May 2024. Although he is famous, details regarding his net worth remain undisclosed.

Dino Ndlovu's car collection

Dino Ndlovu pictured with his cars
Dino Ndlovu pictured with his cars. Photo: @dino_ndlovu
Source: Instagram

The Sakaryaspor forward has an eye for sleek rides. He often flaunts new additions to his collection. According to Autojosh, his garage has the coveted Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-AMG G63, Lamborghini Huracan, Audi R8, and Porsche Cayenne Turbo.

Dino Ndlovu's houses

According to SNL24, the Bafana Bafana striker has multimillion property ventures in South Africa. The source revealed that Dino had nearly finished building his eight townhouses at an undisclosed location in September 2020. During one of his visits, the soccer player gave fans a hint of the construction site.

Dino Ndlovu's latest news

The South African forward stated that he faced some challenges in Europe when his team took a turn and started struggling. In an interview with Farpost, he said,

We were not performing well, and not only me but the entire team was struggling to score goals the confidence dropped, and to make matters worse, I got injured in training with an ACL tear. I was out for six or seven weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Dino Ndlovu in action
Dino Ndlovu in action at Olimpico Stadium in Rome, Italy, on 5 December 2017. Photo: Matteo Ciambelli.
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The South African forward is popularly known for his lavish lifestyle and endurance, which made him who he is today. Here are the frequently asked questions about him.

Is Dino Ndlovu on Instagram?

The renowned legend is active across various social media platforms. As of May 2024, he has amassed over 583k followers on Instagram and 12.2k on X (Twitter).

What is Dino Ndlovu's height and weight?

The Sakaryaspor's forward is 6 feet or 183 centimetres tall and weighs 194 pounds or 88 kilograms. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.

What is Dino Ndlovu's transfer value?

FootballTransfers states that the famous South African soccer player's transfer value is between $217,000 and $326,000 as of 2024. His last transfer was from Sakaryaspor in 2023, and his highest market value was in 2018 at approximately $1.2 million.

What record did Dino Ndlovu break?

When he joined Zhejiang in 2018, Dino scored 42 goals in 65 appearances. He broke the record previously held by Ramon, a Brazilian forward, with 41 goals in 88 appearances.

Final word

Dino Ndlovu's exceptional playing makes him popular amongst his local and global fans. All the facts and details about him show that he leads a lavish lifestyle, from sleek rides to classy townhouses. Through his determination and endurance, the incredible forward has accomplished much and significantly impacted the teams he has played for and entertained fans.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.