Ayanda Patosi

Ayanda Patosi (born 31 October 1992) is a South African international footballer who plays as a left winger for Iranian club Foolad.

Ayanda Patosi
Patosi playing for Esteghlal in March 2019.
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-10-31) 31 October 1992[1]
Place of birth Cape Town, South Africa[1]
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)[1]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger[2]
Club information
Current team
 Foolad
Number 12
Youth career
2010–2011 ASD Cape Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2017 Lokeren 145 (21)
2017–2020 Cape Town City 32 (8)
2019 → Esteghlal (loan) 12 (4)
2019–2020 → Baniyas (loan) 9 (1)
2020 → Foolad (loan) 5 (2)
2020– Foolad 11 (3)
National team‡
2013– South Africa[2] 12 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 January 2021
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 09:17, 28 January 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Early career

At the age of 16, Patosi trained with Belgian club Genk.[3] He spent the 2010–11 season with ASD Cape Town,[2] and Patosi later returned to Belgium on a tour with the African Soccer Development school.[4] While there, Patosi signed a four-year contract with Lokeren in May 2011.[5]

He made his professional debut for Lokeren in the 2011–12 season,[1][6] winning the Belgian Cup that same year.[7][8]

Cape Town City

On 1 June 2017, Cape Town City announced via their official Twitter profile that they had signed Patosi from Lokeren on a free transfer.[9] On 12 August, he made his debut for the club as a substitute in a MTN 8 cup match against Polokwane City, replacing Sibusiso Masina in a 0–1 win.[10] Eleven days later, he made his first league start in a 3–1 win over Platinum Stars in which he scored his first goal for the club.[11]

Loan to Esteghlal
Patosi celebrating his goal for Esteghlal.

In January 2019, Patosi signed for Iranian side Esteghlal on loan for the remainder of the season, with the club retaining the option to purchase.[12][13] He became the first South African player to join an Iranian team.[14] He was assigned the number 5 shirt.[15] His transfer was delayed as Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran was waiting for South African Football Association to proof that Patosi had played international football in the last two years and he has decent international quality.[16][17][18]

Patosi made his debut for the club on 20 February in a 2–0 win against Pars Jonoubi Jam, scoring the second goal. Esteghlal's first goal was also a deflected corner kick from Patosi by opponent Emad Mirjavan into their own net.[19] On 1 June, Esteghlal decided not to opt their option to sign Patosi on permanent basis.[20][21] Three days later, he announced on his Instagram his spell with the club has ended and he would not stay in the club for another season.[22]

Loan to Baniyas

After returning to Cape Town, he was linked with a transfer away from the club.[23][24]

On 14 July 2019, Patosi signed for Emarati side Baniyas on a season-long loan deal with the option to buy, reuniting with Winfried Schäfer, his former coach at Esteghlal.[25][26][27] He made his debut in a 2–2 draw against Ajman Club in which he scored his team's equalizing goal.[28]

Foolad
Patosi taking a freekick for Foolad in 2020.

On 9 January 2020, Patosi returned to Iran and signed a six-month loan deal with Foolad.[29] On 2 February, he made his debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Sepahan.[30] On 14 February, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory against Paykan.[31] Patosi was mostly left out of Foolad's squad by the manager Javad Nekounam due to weight issues, following the return to football after the temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.[32]

On 11 September 2020, Cape Town City and Foolad reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Patosi to Foolad with the player agreeing to a two year contract.[33]

International career

Patosi was tipped in March 2012 by fellow player Anele Ngcongca as a possible future star of the South African national team.[34] In November 2012, Patosi was hailed as a "sensation" and there were calls for him to be included in the national team set-up.[35] He received his first call-up to the national team in December 2012.[36] Patosi made his international debut on 12 October 2013, in a friendly match against Morocco, alongside fellow players Sibusiso Vilakazi and Kgosi Nthle.[37]

In December 2014 he was announced as being part of South Africa's provisional squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.[38] He did not make the final, 23-man squad.[39]

Personal life

Patosi was born in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa.[40] His father died when he was eleven and he was raised by his mother Nombulelo.[41] In June 2014, he was a victim of a carjacking when he was in Gugulethu in Cape Town during the season break. The carjackers stole his car, however, Patosi was able to escape safely.[42]

Career statistics

Club
As of 31 January 2021.[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League[lower-alpha 1] National Cup League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Lokeren 2011–12 Belgian Pro League 23231———263
2012–13 22710—2[lower-alpha 2]01[lower-alpha 3]0267
2013–14 31260———372
2014–15 28340—3[lower-alpha 2]10[lower-alpha 3]0353
2015–16 33720———352
2016–17 8010———90
Total 14521171–511016823
Cape Town City 2017–18 South African Premier Division 1843110—3[lower-alpha 4]1256
2018–19 1441010—4[lower-alpha 4]0204
Total 3284120–714510
Esteghlal (loan) 2018–19 Persian Gulf Pro League 12400—5[lower-alpha 5]0—174
Baniyas (loan) 2019–20 UAE Pro League 9151———142
Foolad (loan) 2019–20 Persian Gulf Pro League 5200———52
Foolad 2020–21 11300—00—113
Career total 2149263201018126044
  1. Includes Belgian Pro League Europa League and Championship playoffs
  2. Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  3. Appearance in Belgian Super Cup
  4. Appearance in MTN 8
  5. Appearances in AFC Champions League

International
As of 23 February 2019[2]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
South Africa
201320
201431
201551
201621
Total123
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Patosi goal.[1]
List of international goals scored by Ayanda Patosi
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
126 May 2014Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia Australia1–01–1Friendly
216 June 2015Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa Angola2–12–1Friendly
311 October 2016Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa Ghana1–11–1Friendly

Honours

Lokeren[1]

Cape Town City[1]

References
  1. Ayanda Patosi at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  2. "Ayanda Patosi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmerman. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
  3. Ed Aarons (23 March 2012). "Patosi relishing big stage". Kick Off. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  4. Ed Aarons (20 October 2011). "African Soccer Development pupils flourishing in Europe". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  5. "SA youngsters sign in Belgium". Kick Off. 23 May 2011. Archived from the original on 18 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  6. "Profile" (in Dutch). Voetbal International. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  7. Ed Aarons (1 April 2012). "Patosi relishing Belgian cup win with Sporting Lokeren". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  8. "Joy for Patosi, despair for Keet". Supersport. 25 March 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  9. "Cape Town City confirm the signing of Bafana midfielder Ayanda Patosi from Belgium club KSC Lokeren". Kick Off. 1 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  10. "MTN8 quarter-final match report: Cape Town City vs Polokwane City". Kick Off. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  11. "Teko Modise scores on debut as Cape Town City cruise past Platinum Stars". Times Live. 23 August 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2019.
  12. Yusuf Variava (31 January 2019). "Cape Town City confirm Ayanda Patosi's departure to Iranian club Esteghlal FC". Goal.com. Retrieved 31 January 2019.
  13. Mlotha, Sipho (2 February 2019). "Cape Town City FC chairman John Comitis explains Ayanda Patosi departure". Kick Off. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  14. Gleeson, Mark (6 February 2019). "Ayanda Patosi becomes the first South African to play in Iran". Times Live. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  15. "شماره پیراهن ایسما، نورافکن و پاتوسی بازیکنان جدید استقلال مشخص شد" [The shirt numbers of Isma, Noorafkan and Patosi were revealed] (in Persian). Tarafdari. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  16. "Iran league deals major blow to Ayanda Patosi and Cape Town City". TimesLIVE.
  17. Mazola Molefe (19 February 2019). "Iran FA Give Patosi Green Light". Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  18. "مجوز بازی پاتوسی صادر می‌شود" [Patosi's got the permition to play]. Esteghlal F.C. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  19. "استقلال 2- پارس جنوبی صفر؛ بوسه‌های سمی پاتوسی" [Esteghlal 2–0 Pars Jonoubi Jam] (in Persian). Varzesh 3. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  20. "City slap R15m price-tag on midfielder". Kick Off. 20 June 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  21. "پاسخ رییس باشگاه کیپ تاون درباره پاتوسی و استقلال" [CEO of Cape Town FC's respond about Patosi] (in Persian). Varzesh 3. 10 July 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
  22. "Dear Esteghlal fans thank u for this journey unfortunately not everything went like supposed to, But you are amazing and thank you for your support and love, Wish u all the best, Blue army for ever". Instagram. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  23. "Ayanda Patosi: SA playmaker attracts widespread interest abroad after impressive Esteghlal stint". KickOff.
  24. "Ayanda Patosi: Interests heating up in Cape Town City midfielder after loan stint abroad". KickOff.
  25. "Ayanda Patosi Welcome To Baniyas Club". Baniyas Club. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  26. "CT City Confirm Patosi Loan Deal". 14 July 2019. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  27. Nick Said (15 July 2019). "Ayanda Patosi reunites with coach Winfried Schaefer in loan move to UAE". Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  28. "بني ياس۲ –۲ عجمان" [Baniyas 2–2 Ajman] (in Arabic). 19 September 2019. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
  29. "پاتوسی به فولاد خوزستان پیوست" [Patosi joined Foolad.] (in Persian). ISNA. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
  30. Foad, Baghlani (1 February 2020). "سپاهان 2-1 فولاد خوزستان؛ شاگردان قلعه نویی بیخ گوش پرسپولیس" [Sepahan 2–1 Foolad] (in Persian). Tarafdari. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  31. Ali, Kalhori (14 February 2020). "پیکان 1-2 فولاد؛‌ اولین شکست عبدالله ویسی پشت فرمان پیکان" [Paykan 1–2 Foolad] (in Persian). Tarafdari. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
  32. "نکونام: پاتوسی هشت کیلو اضافه وزن دارد!" [Nekounam: Patosi is eight kilos overweight!] (in Persian). Varzesh 3. 16 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  33. "رسمی؛ پاتوسی در فولاد ماندگار شد!" [Official; Patosi will stay at Foolad!] (in Persian). Varzesh 3. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  34. Ed Aarons (19 March 2012). "Ngcongca tips Patosi as Bafana star". Kick Off. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  35. Ed Aarons (13 November 2012). "A new sensation: Ayanda Patosi". BBC Sport. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  36. "Patosi named in South Africa squad to face Malawi". BBC Sport. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  37. Jonty Mark (12 October 2014). "Bafana's future looks bright". IOL. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  38. "South Africa include injured Tokelo Rantie in provisional squad". BBC Sport. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
  39. "2015 Nations Cup: South Africa omit Serero from squad". BBC Sport. 30 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  40. "A new sensation: Ayanda Patosi". BBC Sport. 13 December 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  41. "SA's Ayanda Patosi wants to net the big one in Europe". Mail and Guardian. 14 December 2012. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
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