Steven Pienaar
| Born | 17 March 1982, Johannesburg |
| Nationality | South African |
| 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.
Career stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2001-02 | South Africa | Reunification Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2002-03 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 2 |
2 |
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| 2003-04 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2003-04 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2003-04 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 6 | 2 |
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| 2004-05 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Ajax | UEFA Champions League | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga | 19 | 5 |
2
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| 2006-07 | South Africa | African Nations Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | South Africa | International | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | South Africa | Nelson Mandela Challenge | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Everton | Carling Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Everton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Everton | Premier League | 25 | 3 |
2 |
6
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| 2007-08 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 8 |
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| 2007-08 | South Africa | African Nations Cup | 3 | ||||
| 2007-08 | South Africa | International | 5 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Everton | FA Cup | 6 |
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| 2008-09 | Everton | Premier League | 27 | 1 |
2 |
5
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| 2008-09 | Everton | UEFA Cup | 1 |
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| 2008-09 | South Africa | FIFA Confederations Cup | 3 |
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| 2008-09 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | South Africa | International | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Everton | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Everton | Premier League | 30 | 4 |
8
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1
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| 2009-10 | Everton | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 3 |
1
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| 2009-10 | South Africa | FIFA World Cup | 3 |
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| 2009-10 | South Africa | International | 5 | 1 |
2
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| 2010-11 | Everton | Carling Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Everton | Premier League | 18 | 1 |
2
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| 2010-11 | South Africa | International | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 5 | 3 |
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| 2010-11 | Tottenham Hotspur | UEFA Champions League | 2 | ||||
| 2011-12 | Everton | Premier League | 14 | 4 |
6
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| 2011-12 | Tottenham Hotspur | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Tottenham Hotspur | Premier League | 2 |
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| 2011-12 | 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.
Match history
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2002 | Ajax v Olympique Lyonnais | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group D |
| 25 Sep 2002 | Inter Milano v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group D |
| 30 Oct 2002 | Olympique Lyonnais v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group D |
| 12 Nov 2002 | Ajax v Inter Milano | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group D |
| 27 Nov 2002 | Valencia v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 10 Dec 2002 | Ajax v AS Roma | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 18 Feb 2003 | Arsenal v Ajax | D | 1-1 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 26 Feb 2003 | Ajax v Arsenal | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 11 Mar 2003 | Ajax v Valencia | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 19 Mar 2003 | AS Roma v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Phase 2 group B |
| 08 Apr 2003 | Ajax v AC Milan | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Quarter-final 1st leg |
| 23 Apr 2003 | AC Milan v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Quarter-final 2nd leg |
| 16 Sep 2003 | AC Milan v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group H |
| 22 Oct 2003 | Ajax v Celta Vigo | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group H |
| 27 Sep 2005 | Ajax v Arsenal | L | 1-2 | Champions League | Group B |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Arsenal v Ajax | D | 0-0 | Champions League | Group B |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
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 |