| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nicholas Balfour Spooner | ||
| Born | 28 August 1991 | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder/Centre link | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Harvestehuder THC | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014-present | South Africa | 51 | (8) |
Medal record | |||
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