Nhlakanipho Ntuli

Nhlakanipho Ntuli (born 10 February 1996) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Swedish side Dalkurd FF.^[1] He is former player of Free State Stars^[2][3]

Nhlakanipho Ntuli

Personal information
Date of birth	(1996-02-10) 10 February 1996 (age 29)
Place of birth	Durban, South Africa
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Dalkurd FF
Number	6
Youth career
	Ajax
	PSV
	Orlando Pirates
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2016	FC Twente	0	(0)
2013–2014	→ Orlando Pirates (loan)	0	(0)
2014–2015	→ Jong FC Twente	27	(0)
2017	Free State Stars	2	(0)
2019–2021	Sportis Łochowo
2021–2022	FC Košice	23	(2)
2023–	Dalkurd FF	21	(0)
International career
2012	South Africa U17
	South Africa U20
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 November 2023

Club career

Ntuli played youth football for Ajax, PSV and Orlando Pirates.^[4] He joined FC Twente in June 2013,^[3] and was loaned back to Orlando Pirates until he turned 18, re-joining the Dutch club in February 2014.^[5] He signed a five-year professional contract with Twente in April 2014.^[6][7] He made his senior debut for Jong FC Twente in the 2014–15 season.^[3]

International career

Ntuli received his first call-up to the South African national team in August 2014.^[8] At the youth level he played in the 2012 COSAFA U-17 Zone VI Tournament,^[9] 2013 African U-17 Championship qualifiers,^[10] the 2013 COSAFA U-20 Cup^[11] and 2015 African U-20 Championship qualifiers.^[12]

Personal life

Ntuli has spoken of his friendship with fellow player Kamohelo Mokotjo.^[8]