Neo Maema

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Neo Maema
Personal information
Date of birth (1995-12-01) 1 December 1995 (age 28)
Place of birth Bloemfontein, South Africa
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
Mamelodi Sundowns
Number 35
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2021 Bloemfontein Celtic 60 (3)
2021– Mamelodi Sundowns 64 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024

Neo Maema (born 1 December 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for South African Premier Division side Mamelodi Sundowns.

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Career

Maema started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic aged 22. [1] After 60 appearances and 3 goals for Celtic, [2] he joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year deal in summer 2021. [3]

Style of play

Maema is a left-footed attacking midfielder. [4]

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References

  1. "Neo Maema". Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  2. Neo Maema at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  3. Ditlhobolo, Austin (9 July 2021). "Done Deals: Mamelodi Sundowns confirm four new signings including Slovakia international". Goal . Retrieved 6 December 2021.
  4. Ndebele, Sihle (16 July 2021). "Downs have a Dolly replacement in Maema, says Rulani". The Sowetan . Retrieved 6 December 2021.