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Discover the complete biography of Bruce Bvuma, the Kaizer Chiefs' goalkeeper
Helix Odhiambo
June 2, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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South Africa's Bruce Bvuma has cemented his place among the most reliable goalkeepers in the DStv Premiership. He plays for Kaizer Chiefs and the South Africa national team. The talented goalie has displayed eye-catching performances by keeping clean sheets and bagging awards.
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Bvuma joined Kaizer Chiefs in March 2017 and penned a four-year contract with the club. His love and passion for football began during childhood, and his parents supported him. Bruce has dedicated his time to the sport and maintained discipline.
Bruce Bvuma's profile
Full name | Bruce Bvuma |
Nickname | Garfield |
Date of birth | 15 May 1995 |
Age | 29 (as of May 2024) |
Birthplace | Leratong, Limpopo, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Height | 1.86 m |
Profession | Footballer |
Position | Goalkeeper |
Team | Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa national team |
Parents | Samuel and Grace Bvuma |
Siblings | Nettie, Nyeleti |
Spouse | Ntswaki |
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Bruce Bvuma's biography
Where was Bruce Bvuma born? Kaizer Chiefs' Bruce Bvuma (aged 29 as of July 2024) was born in Leratong, Limpopo. He grew up in Braamfischerville, Soweto, where he developed a passion for football.
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Bruce Bvuma's family
The goalkeeper was born to Samuel and Grace Bvuma. He has two sisters, Nettie and Nyeleti. According to Savannanews, Bruce accompanied his father to watch the Soweto Derby at the famous FNB stadium during his childhood.
Bvuma established a strong bond with his father, who helped him chase his football dreams. His father played rural football as a goalkeeper for fun but never turned pro. In an interview with Kaizer Chiefs' TV, Bruce acknowledged his father's role in shaping his career. He said,
My father worked very hard for us to come to here and he is obviously the reason why I am at Kaizer Chiefs right now because of the sacrifices and hard work that he made and get these opportunities that we have.
Who is Bruce Bvuma's wife?
Bvuma tied the knot with his sweetheart, Ntswaki, in a traditional wedding on 20 December 2022 in Xitsonga, as per Coverup. He shared photos and a video with a love message to her wife on Instagram on 20 December 2023, wishing her a happy anniversary. Bruce wrote,
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"Happy anniversary my love. Thanks for joining me on this lifetime journey. Here's to many more years. I love you."
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SNL24 revealed that Ntswaki is an entrepreneur and YouTube content creator. She has 751 subscribers on her channel as of May 2024, where she shared thoughts on life, faith, relationships, travel, and bits of cooking with her fans. Ntswaki often features her husband on her channel. The couple does not have children.
Bruce Bvuma's stats and career
Bruce spent his early career at Bram Fischer Super Stars and Wits Juniors before joining Kaizer Chiefs Juniors. He played his first big match at the FNB stadium, where he used to visit with his father as a young boy. Bvuma has only played for one club in his professional career.
Kaizer Chiefs
The goalie nurtured his skills with the Amakhosi juniors and earned a promotion to the senior team in 2017. Bruce penned a four-year contract with the club on 31 March 2017. He began as a backup goalkeeper for Itumeleng Khune before establishing himself as the club's first-choice.
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Goal reported in January 2024 that Bvuma kept three clean sheets from four matches in the Premier Soccer League in Khune's absence, convincing the club to renew his contract. His contract expires on 30 June 2026. He faces competition from Brandon Petersen and Bontle Molefe.
"Both the club's management and technical team were happy with Bruce's performances hence his contract has been extended. He was offered a new two-year deal which he accepted. So, he is definitely staying put at Chiefs for at least two more seasons."
According to his Transfermarkt stats, Bvuma has played 19 games for the Amakhosi, keeping nine clean sheets as of May 2024. He has featured in 18 games in the DStv Premiership and one in the Nedbank Cup.
National team
The talented goalkeeper debuted for Bafana Bafana in their COSAFA Cup match against Botswana on 4 July 2017, aged 22. He enjoyed a brilliant debut, making incredible saves and keeping a clean sheet. As of May 2024, he only had three caps under head coach Stuart Baxter.
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How much does Bruce Bvuma earn?
Numerous sources, including Sowetan Live, leaked the goalkeeper's salary at Chiefs in 2017. The reports revealed that Bruce Bvuma's salary per month was around $272. The news shocked many fans, with some criticising the club for 'underpaying' the goalkeeper despite being the second-richest club in South Africa.
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In a statement published by Yahoo on 19 June 2017, the club defended their position, stating that the lower fee structure is because Bruce was not a first-team player and was not expected to join the senior team soon. Part of the statement read,
"The club would like to place on record that Bvuma has been part of the Kaizer Chiefs development structures since 2013/14. It was not anticipated that the player would be involved with the senior squad this season."
"Kaizer Chiefs operates within a graded structure that provides the framework for contracts with players at development, reserve team and first-team level."
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The goalkeeper's salary details for the 2023-24 season remain undisclosed. However, he reportedly earns more than what he received in 2017. His market value is around $445k, as per Transfermakrt.
Trivia
Bvuma's meteoric rise from backup goalkeeper to first-choice man at Kaizer Chiefs is an inspiring journey of hard work and dedication. He is a highly-rated shot-stopper, athletic, brave, and daring to come out of goal. Here are some frequently asked questions about him.
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Where did Bruce Bvuma come from?
The talented goalkeeper was born in Leratong, Limpopo, South Africa. He grew up in Braamfischerville, in the heart of Soweto.
Does Bruce Bvuma have a car?
Bruce reportedly has a car he bought through his football earnings. In 2017, he used taxis to commute from his home to training.
What is Bruce Bvuma's home language?
The footballer hails from Leratong, where most people speak the Sesotho language. He is also fluent in English.
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What is Bruce Bvuma's FC 24 Rating?
Bvuma has an FC24 rating of 68 with a potential of 70. He has a medium attacking work rate and a medium defensive work rate. His key stats are;
- Balance: 49
- Crossing: 12
- Finishing: 10
- Heading accuracy: 15
- Acceleration: 31
- Short power: 47
Final word
Bruce Bvuma has always given his best in all games despite playing second fiddle for years at Kaizer Chiefs. He remained committed to chasing his dreams and setting an example for others. Bruce is also a loving husband, a caring brother, and a son.
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