Noko Matlou
South Africa Women/D/
South AfricaPlayer Info
Noko Matlou is a pioneering and enduring defender for the South African women's national team, a player whose career has spanned generations and positions. Now 40 years old, born on September 30, 1985, Matlou initially made her name as a prolific striker, winning the African Women's Footballer of the Year award in 2008—a first for a South African woman. Standing at 164cm, she later transitioned seamlessly into a commanding central defender, where her experience, anticipation, and aerial prowess have been invaluable. She has spent her club career with longtime side Ma-Indies FC and remains a part of the Banyana Banyana setup, offering leadership and depth. Her honor roll is unique: that historic individual Player of the Year award sits alongside team trophies like the COSAFA Women's Championship and the crowning achievement of the 2022 Africa Women Cup of Nations. Noko Matlou's remarkable adaptability and longevity have cemented her status as a true legend of South African football.
Overview
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Transfer History
2020/10/01
Ma-Indies(w)
Eibar WomenTransfer
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Statistics
South Africa WomenFIFA Women's World Cup2023
Matches
Games Played
2
Games Started
2
Minutes Per Game
180
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
19
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
2
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
5
Interceptions Per Game
4
Clearances Per Game
8
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
1
Be Fouled Per Game
0