Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 21 November 1971 | ||
Place of birth | Tzaneen, South Africa | ||
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) [1] | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1991–1993 | D'Alberton Callies | ||
1995–1996 | Rabali Blackpool | 36 | (0) |
1996–1997 | Jomo Cosmos | 38 | (2) |
1997–1998 | PAOK | 0 | (0) |
1998–2006 | Jomo Cosmos | 229 | (?) |
International career | |||
1997–2001 | South Africa | 19 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Andrew Rabutla (born 21 November 1971) is a South African former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a defender.
He was nicknamed "Jaws of Life" because of his tough tackling. [2]
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