14 Facts About Bernard Parker

Bernard Parker was born on 16 March 1986 and is a South African soccer manager and former player who manages the TS Galaxy reserves.

Bernard Parker joined Eredivisie side FC Twente in 2009, where he spent a season and a half before being loaned out to Panserraikos in the Greek Super League.

Bernard Parker was released by Kaizer Chiefs in June 2022 after spending over a decade at the club, making over 350 appearances and scoring over 60 goals.

Bernard Parker was born and grew up in Reiger Park, a township next to Boksburg, Gauteng.

Bernard Parker was quite good in a variety of sports and excelled in short and long-distance running as well as achieving Eastern Gauteng colours in swimming.

Bernard Parker's stay in Belgrade was cut short after reports that the club had cash flow problems and owed its players' salaries.

Bernard Parker joined Leicester City on trial in December 2010 with a view to a permanent move away from the Dutch club.

Bernard Parker scored over 60 goals in 350 appearances there.

On 18 October 2023, Bernard Parker suffered a broken leg from a "nightmare challenge" by Mamelodi Sundowns player Bongani Zungu during a Round Of 16 match in the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup between TS Galaxy and Mamelodi Sundowns at Mbombela Stadium.

Bernard Parker had his South Africa national team debut against Malawi in 2007, scoring his first goal in 2008 against the same team.

Bernard Parker played in 2010 FIFA World Cup representing South Africa but the team was eliminated after group stage.

Bernard Parker played in 2013 African Cup of Nations hosted in South Africa.

Bernard Parker won the top goalscorer award at the 2014 African Nations Championship with four goals from three group matches.

Bernard Parker married Wendy Cherry in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, on 16 June 2012 at a ceremony attended by 170 guests.