South Africa national football team statistics and records: top scorers
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Top South Africa goal scorers
South Africa's top scorers and their total goal tallies.
Totals are updated after each game.
| Player | Goals | First | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shaun Bartlett |
29 | 24 Nov 1995 | 07 Sep 2005 |
|
Benni McCarthy |
28 | 16 Feb 1998 | 09 Sep 2007 |
|
Phil Masinga |
19 | 11 Jul 1992 | 24 Feb 2001 |
|
Katlego Mphela |
17 | 26 Feb 2005 | 03 Jun 2012 |
|
Percy Tau |
15 | 25 Mar 2017 | 21 Jan 2024 |
|
Siyabonga Nomvethe |
15 | 27 Nov 1999 | 28 Apr 2010 |
|
Sibusiso Zuma |
12 | 24 Mar 2001 | 16 Jan 2008 |
|
Themba Zwane |
12 | 07 Oct 2017 | 07 Jun 2024 |
|
Donald Wilson |
11 | 10 May 1947 | 19 Jul 1947 |
|
Lyle Foster |
10 | 09 Jun 2022 | 29 Dec 2025 |
|
Delron Buckley |
10 | 18 Jun 2000 | 24 Mar 2007 |
|
Bernard Parker |
10 | 28 Mar 2009 | 07 Sep 2013 |
|
Teboho Mokoena |
10 | 13 Oct 2018 | 18 Jun 2026 |
|
Tokelo Rantie |
9 | 02 Feb 2013 | 01 Sep 2017 |
|
Peter Hughes |
9 | 03 Sep 1955 | 01 Oct 1955 |
|
Theophilis Khumalo |
9 | 07 Jul 1992 | 27 Apr 1997 |
|
Helman Mkhalele |
9 | 26 Apr 1995 | 20 Jun 1999 |
|
Mark Williams |
8 | 22 Nov 1995 | 08 Jun 1997 |
|
Oswin Appollis |
8 | 10 Sep 2024 | 27 Mar 2026 |
|
Thabo Mngomeni |
7 | 05 Jun 1999 | 22 Sep 2002 |
|
John H Claassens |
7 | 31 May 1947 | 08 Jul 1950 |
|
Simphiwe Tshabalala |
7 | 11 Oct 2008 | 08 Jun 2013 |
|
Len Anley |
7 | 10 May 1947 | 12 Jul 1947 |
|
John Moshoeu |
7 | 10 Jan 1993 | 28 Apr 1999 |
|
Evidence Makgopa |
6 | 10 Jun 2021 | 04 Jan 2026 |
|
Tebeho Mokoena |
6 | 20 May 2002 | 08 Oct 2003 |
|
Gordon Falconer |
6 | 28 Jun 1947 | 19 Jul 1947 |
|
Patrick Mayo |
6 | 29 Apr 2000 | 04 Feb 2004 |
|
Iqraam Rayners |
5 | 08 Jul 2023 | 19 Nov 2024 |
|
Thabiso Kutumela |
5 | 22 Jun 2016 | 18 Aug 2025 |
|
Victor Letsoalo |
5 | 13 Jul 2021 | 11 May 2025 |
|
Pollen Ndlanya |
5 | 17 Dec 1997 | 29 Apr 2001 |
|
Ian Palmer |
4 | 03 Sep 1955 | 24 Sep 1955 |
|
Sibusiso Vilakazi |
4 | 05 Sep 2014 | 07 Oct 2017 |
|
Teko Modise |
4 | 20 Nov 2007 | 27 May 2010 |
|
Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
4 | 10 Jun 2021 | 17 Nov 2022 |
|
Horace Smethurst |
4 | 24 May 1947 | 19 Jul 1947 |
|
Harold Paton |
4 | 03 Sep 1955 | 24 Sep 1955 |
|
Brendan Augustine |
4 | 25 Jul 1993 | 13 Dec 1997 |
|
Surprise Moriri |
4 | 24 Mar 2007 | 31 May 2010 |
|
Thamsanqa Gabuza |
4 | 05 Sep 2015 | 04 Jun 2016 |
|
Lungisani Ndlela |
3 | 10 Jul 2005 | 13 Aug 2005 |
|
Aubrey Modiba |
3 | 05 Jun 2018 | 24 Sep 2022 |
|
Luther Singh |
3 | 02 Jun 2019 | 08 Oct 2020 |
|
Kagisho Dikgacoi |
3 | 07 Jun 2008 | 04 Jun 2016 |
|
Andile Jali |
3 | 13 Nov 2015 | 05 Sep 2017 |
|
Abram Raselemane |
3 | 08 Oct 2003 | 13 Aug 2005 |
|
Wally Warren |
3 | 01 May 1954 | 15 Oct 1958 |
|
C Hurly |
3 | 23 Jun 1956 | 15 Jul 1956 |
|
Dean Furman |
3 | 07 Sep 2013 | 13 Oct 2019 |
|
Zakhele Lepasa |
3 | 20 Nov 2022 | 17 Jun 2023 |
|
Nkosinathi Nhleko |
3 | 29 Apr 2001 | 14 Oct 2001 |
|
Thapelo Morena |
3 | 11 Jun 2024 | 15 Nov 2024 |
|
ESG Stuart |
3 | 11 Oct 1924 | 17 Jul 1929 |
|
Lebohang Maboe |
3 | 05 Jun 2018 | 08 Jun 2018 |
|
Stanton Fredericks |
3 | 24 Aug 2002 | 08 Oct 2003 |
|
Elrio Van Heerden |
3 | 08 Jul 2005 | 31 Jan 2008 |
|
Neo Maema |
3 | 09 Mar 2025 | 11 Aug 2025 |
|
Tshegofatso Mabasa |
3 | 11 Jul 2023 | 14 Jul 2023 |
|
Gift Motupa |
3 | 18 Jun 2016 | 25 Jun 2016 |
|
Bongani Zungu |
3 | 28 Jun 2019 | 13 Nov 2020 |
|
Thalente Mbatha |
3 | 06 Sep 2024 | 14 Oct 2025 |
|
Danny Le Roux |
3 | 24 Sep 1955 | 30 Jun 1956 |
|
Alfred Maimane Phiri |
2 | 20 Feb 1999 | 24 Mar 2001 |
|
Edward Motale |
2 | 04 Dec 1994 | 26 Apr 1995 |
|
Jabu Mahlangu |
2 | 09 Apr 2000 | 24 Aug 2002 |
|
Marks Maponyane |
2 | 24 Apr 1993 | 26 Nov 1994 |
|
Johnny Claassens |
2 | 12 Jul 1947 | 12 Jul 1947 |
|
Lebogang Phiri |
2 | 22 Jun 2016 | 17 Nov 2019 |
|
G Hartigan |
2 | 23 Jul 1910 | 30 Jul 1910 |
|
Lerato Chabangu |
2 | 26 Feb 2005 | 13 Jan 2008 |
|
Malcolm Rufus |
2 | 17 Sep 1955 | 17 Sep 1955 |
|
Katlego Mashego |
2 | 16 Aug 2006 | 08 Jun 2013 |
|
Mark Fish |
2 | 27 Jan 1996 | 15 Jun 1996 |
|
Steven Pienaar |
2 | 03 Jul 2004 | 26 Mar 2005 |
|
Daniel Mudau |
2 | 30 Sep 1995 | 09 May 1999 |
|
Bongani Ndulula |
2 | 05 Sep 2014 | 11 Oct 2014 |
|
Keagan Dolly |
2 | 04 Jun 2016 | 11 Oct 2020 |
|
Lesley Manyathela |
2 | 14 Jun 2003 | 14 Jun 2003 |
|
Arthur Roos |
2 | 22 Nov 1953 | 01 May 1954 |
|
Bradley August |
2 | 03 Sep 2000 | 14 Jul 2001 |
|
Lebo Mothiba |
2 | 13 Oct 2018 | 17 Nov 2018 |
|
LE Salton |
2 | 23 Jun 1956 | 15 Oct 1958 |
|
Kermit Erasmus |
2 | 07 Sep 2013 | 25 Mar 2017 |
|
Mihlali Mayambela |
2 | 24 Sep 2022 | 28 Mar 2023 |
|
Dumisa Ngobe |
2 | 14 Sep 1996 | 23 Jan 2000 |
|
Mpho Makola |
2 | 08 Sep 2015 | 06 Sep 2016 |
|
Elias Mokwana |
2 | 21 Mar 2024 | 15 Oct 2024 |
|
Lucas Radebe |
2 | 17 Dec 1997 | 12 Jun 2002 |
|
Judas Moseamedi |
2 | 22 Jun 2016 | 04 Jul 2017 |
|
Benedict Vilakazi |
2 | 28 Sep 2002 | 17 Nov 2004 |
|
Mohau Nkota |
2 | 05 Sep 2025 | 15 Nov 2025 |
|
Siyabonga Nkosi |
2 | 13 Jul 2005 | 19 Aug 2008 |
|
Lennox Bacela |
2 | 26 Oct 2009 | 28 Oct 2009 |
|
Thembinkosi Fanteni |
2 | 07 Jun 2008 | 06 Jun 2009 |
|
Thulani Serero |
2 | 15 Nov 2014 | 12 Nov 2016 |
|
Patrick Maswanganyi |
2 | 15 Nov 2024 | 19 Nov 2024 |
|
Mbulelo Mabizela |
2 | 05 Jun 2004 | 05 Jun 2004 |
|
D Murray |
2 | 24 Sep 1924 | 02 Nov 1924 |
|
Ayanda Patosi |
2 | 26 May 2014 | 11 Oct 2016 |