Dayaan Cassiem

Abdud Dayaan Cassiem (born 1 December 1998) is a South African field hockey player who plays as a forward for the South Africa national team. He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics.^[3]

Dayaan Cassiem
2024 - Indoor IPT Men's A-Section: Western Province v Southern Gauteng
Born	Abdud Dayaan Cassiem (1998-12-01) 1 December 1998 (age 26) Cape Town, South Africa
Education	Bishops Diocesan College
Father	Abdullah “Casa” Cassiem[1]
Family	Mustapha Cassiem (brother)
Field hockey career Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Weight 62 kg (137 lb) Playing position Forward Club information Current club AH&BC[2] National team Years Team Caps Goals 2017–present South Africa 82 (26) 2019–present South Africa (indoor) 41 (45) Medal record Representing  South Africa Men's indoor hockey FIH Indoor World Cup 2025 Poreč Indoor Africa Cup 2021 Durban 2024 Swakopmund Last updated on: 18 December 2024

He attended Bishops Diocesan College and graduated a few years ago. His brother Mustapha also is an international hockey player.^[4]

International career

He was named the best player at the 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup.^[5]

Honours

Club

Western Province Hockey

• 2018 Indoor IPT Men - Leading Goalscorer^[6]
• 2019 Senior IPT (Men's A-Section) - Young Player of the Tournament^[6]

Central

• 2023 Belgotex Elite Club Challenge - Player of the Tournament^[7]

International

• 2021 Men's Indoor Africa Cup - Player of the tournament
• 2022 Men's FIH Hockey Nations Cup - Best player^[8]