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Overview
Strengths
- Disciplined
- Defensive stability
- Veteran leadership
Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- South Africa international
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Thabo Qalinge profile
- Position
- Defender
- Nationality
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South Africa
- Date of birth
- 28 Aug 1991 (35 years)
- Height
- 175 cm
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- T. Qalinge
Thabo Qalinge recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
South Africa vs Canada
|
FIFA World Cup | 28 Jun 2026 | 0 – 1 |
|
South Africa vs South Korea
|
FIFA World Cup | 25 Jun 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Czechia vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 18 Jun 2026 | 1 – 1 |
Mexico vs South Africa
|
FIFA World Cup | 11 Jun 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Jamaica vs South Africa
|
International Friendly | 05 Jun 2026 | 1 – 1 |
|
South Africa vs Guinea
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 26 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Eritrea vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 30 Sep 2026 | Upcoming |
Egypt vs South Africa
|
International Friendly | 04 Oct 2026 | Upcoming |
|
South Africa vs Kenya
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 11 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Kenya vs South Africa
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 15 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
South Africa national team
About Thabo Qalinge
Thabo Qalinge is a 35-year-old South Africa professional footballer who plays as a defender.
Born on 28 August 1991 in South Africa, Thabo Qalinge has been eligible for senior professional football since 2008. Thabo Qalinge stands 175 cm tall, and is right-footed.
As more South Africa national team fixtures are played, Thabo Qalinge's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: South Africa vs Guinea in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: South Africa 0-1 Canada in the FIFA World Cup.
Bookmark this Thabo Qalinge hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Thabo Qalinge
What team does Thabo Qalinge play for?
Thabo Qalinge's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Thabo Qalinge play?
Thabo Qalinge plays as a defender.
How old is Thabo Qalinge?
Thabo Qalinge was born on 28 August 1991, making them 35 years old.
What nationality is Thabo Qalinge?
Thabo Qalinge represents South Africa.
How tall is Thabo Qalinge?
Thabo Qalinge stands 175 cm tall.
Is Thabo Qalinge left-footed or right-footed?
Thabo Qalinge's preferred foot is right.
Does Thabo Qalinge play for the national team?
Thabo Qalinge is eligible for South Africa. Their next match is South Africa vs Guinea on Saturday 26 September 2026 UTC.
Statistics
National team
Players from South Africa
- A. Ntsabo Defender
- Abbubaker Mobara Defender
- Abrahms Jared Midfielder
- Abram Ngcobo Goalkeeper
- Amethyst Bradley Ralani Midfielder
- Andile Dlamini Goalkeeper
- Asenele Velebayi Midfielder
- Ashley Cupido Forward
- Athini Jodwana Midfielder
- Atu Onyemaechi Defender
Other defenders
- A. Ntsabo South Africa
- Abbubaker Mobara South Africa
- Abbubaker Mobara South Africa
- Abel Mabaso South Africa
- Abel Zulu South Africa
- Alan Robertson South Africa
- Andile Jali South Africa
- Anele Ngcongca South Africa