Steven Pienaar
| Born | 17 March 1982, Johannesburg |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Height | 1.76 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Steven was a surprise call up into South Africa's 2002 World Cup squad as he hadn't played a full international yet.
He started as a pupil at the South African Soccer School of Excellence and had attracted interest from the Kaizer Chiefs.
He signed for Ajax Cape Town after a trial with Ajax in Holland as he did not want too leave home.
He was voted talent of the year in South Africa and was finally persuaded to move to Holland in January 2001.
After a loan spell, Steven joined Everton in July 2008 with a contract to June 2011.
He joined Tottenham Hotspur in January 2011 with a contract to June 2015.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Ajax | 01 Jul 1999 | 01 Jan 2001 | |
| Ajax | 01 Jan 2001 | 01 Jul 2006 | |
| Borussia Dortmund | 01 Jul 2006 | 01 Jul 2008 | |
| Everton | 24 Jul 2007 | 31 May 2008 | L |
| Everton | 01 Jul 2008 | 18 Jan 2011 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 18 Jan 2011 | ||
| Everton | 31 Jan 2012 | L |
Match history
| Date | Against | Score | Venue | Competition | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2002 | Saudi Arabia | 0-1 | PISTOLA | International | |
| 18 Apr 2002 | Ecuador | 0-0 | MURCIA | International | |
| 23 May 2002 | Turkey | 2-0 | National Stadium HONG KONG | REUNIFICATION CUP | |
| 30 Mar 2004 | Australia | 0-1 | Loftus Road | International | |
| 20 Jun 2004 | Ghana | 0-3 | Kumasi Baba Yara Stadium | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 03 Jul 2004 | Burkina Faso | 2-0 | First National Bank | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 18 Aug 2004 | Tunisia | 2-0 | TUNIS | International | |
| 05 Sep 2004 | Congo DR | 0-1 | Stade des Martyrs KINSHASA | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 10 Oct 2004 | Uganda | 1-0 | National Stadium, Kampala | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 09 Feb 2005 | Australia | 1-1 | Durban | International | |
| 26 Mar 2005 | Uganda | 2-1 | First National Bank | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 04 Jun 2005 | Cape Verde Islands | 2-1 | Estadio da Varzea | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 18 Jun 2005 | Ghana | 0-2 | First National Bank | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 17 Aug 2005 | Iceland | 1-4 | Laugardalsvollur | International | |
| 03 Sep 2005 | Burkina Faso | 1-3 | Stade du 4 Aout | FIFA World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 08 Oct 2005 | Congo DR | 2-2 | Absa Park | World Cup | Africa Group 2 |
| 16 Aug 2006 | Namibia | 1-0 | Independence Stadium | International | |
| 02 Sep 2006 | Congo | 0-0 | African Nations Cup | Group 11 | |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Egypt | 0-1 | Griffin Park | Nelson Mandela Challenge | |
| 24 Mar 2007 | Chad | 3-0 | African Nations Cup | Group 11 | |
| 28 Mar 2007 | Bolivia | 0-1 | Ellis Park | International | |
| 22 Aug 2007 | Scotland | 0-1 | Pittodrie | International | |
| 09 Sep 2007 | Zambia | 1-3 | Newlands | African Nations Cup | Group 11 |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Uruguay | 0-0 | Ellis Park | International | |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Italy | 0-2 | Stadio Franchi Arena Montepaschi | International | |
| 17 Nov 2007 | USA | 0-1 | Ellis Park | International | |
| 13 Jan 2008 | Mozambique | 2-0 | International | ||
| 23 Jan 2008 | Angola | 1-1 | Tamale Stadium | African Nations Cup | Finals Group D |
| 27 Jan 2008 | Tunisia | 0-3 | Tamale Stadium | African Nations Cup | Finals Group D |
| 01 Jun 2008 | Nigeria | 0-2 | Abuja National Stadium | World Cup | Africa 1st Round Group 4 |
| 31 Mar 2009 | Portugal | 0-2 | Stade Olympique de la Pontaise | International | |
| 06 Jun 2009 | Poland | 1-0 | ORLANDO | International | |
| 17 Jun 2009 | New Zealand | 2-0 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 20 Jun 2009 | Spain | 0-2 | Free State Stadium | FIFA Confederations Cup | Group A |
| 28 Jun 2009 | Spain | 2-3 | Royal Bafokeng Stadium | FIFA Confederations Cup | 3rd Place Play Off |
| 12 Aug 2009 | Serbia | 1-3 | Atteridgeville Super Stadium | International | |
| 05 Sep 2009 | Germany | 0-2 | BayArena | International | |
| 08 Sep 2009 | Republic of Ireland | 0-1 | Thomond Park | International | |
| 27 May 2010 | Colombia | 2-1 | First National Bank | International | |
| 31 May 2010 | Guatemala | 5-0 | Peter Mokaba Stadium | International | |
| 05 Jun 2010 | Denmark | 1-0 | Atteridgeville Super Stadium | International | |
| 11 Jun 2010 | Mexico | 1-1 | Soccer City | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 16 Jun 2010 | Uruguay | 0-3 | Loftus Versfeld | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 22 Jun 2010 | France | 2-1 | Free State Stadium | FIFA World Cup | Finals Group A |
| 17 Nov 2010 | USA | 0-1 | Cape Town Stadium | International |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Full apps | Subs | Goals | Yellows | Reds |
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| 2001 - 2002 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2001 - 2002 | South Africa | Reunification Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002 - 2003 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 2 |
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| 2003 - 2004 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003 - 2004 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2004 - 2005 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 2004 - 2005 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
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| 2005 - 2006 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005 - 2006 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 19 | 5 |
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| 2006 - 2007 | South Africa | African Nations Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2006 - 2007 | South Africa | Nelson Mandela Challenge | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Everton | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Everton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | Everton | Premier League | 25 | 3 |
2 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 8 |
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| 2007 - 2008 | South Africa | African Nations Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007 - 2008 | South Africa | International | 5 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | Everton | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Everton | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
2 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | South Africa | FIFA Confederations Cup | 3 |
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| 2008 - 2009 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008 - 2009 | South Africa | International | 2 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009 - 2010 | Everton | Premier League | 30 | 4 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | Everton | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2009 - 2010 | South Africa | International | 5 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Everton | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Everton | Premier League | 18 | 1 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010 - 2011 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 5 | 3 |
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| 2010 - 2011 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Everton | Premier League | 1 | ||||
| 2011 - 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 2 |
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| 2011 - 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Europa League | 3 | 1 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.