1. Lebogang Mothiba was born on 28 January 1996 and is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a striker for the South Africa national team.
11 Facts About Lebo Mothiba
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Lebo Mothiba made his professional debut in 2017 for Ligue 2 side Valenciennes, whilst on loan from Lille, before returning to his parent club the following year.
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Lebo Mothiba spent his formative years on the books of local side Mamelodi Sundowns.
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Lebo Mothiba never progressed to the club's first team and later joined Diambars academy in South Africa from whence he was signed by French side, Lille in 2014, shortly after his nineteenth birthday.
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In July 2014, Lebo Mothiba signed for Ligue 1 side Lille on a three-year contract where he joined the club's under-19 side.
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Lebo Mothiba spent the next two seasons with the club's youth and reserve sides before signing his first professional contract with the club, penning a three-year deal.
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Lebo Mothiba scored two goals in nine appearances for the campaign which prompted Valenciennes to extend his loan for a further season.
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Lebo Mothiba added a further eight goals in 20 appearances for the club before his form, coupled with Lille's domestic struggles, saw his parent club recall him mid-way through his second loan stint.
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Lebo Mothiba scored his first goal for the club in his second appearance when he netted in the third minute of injury time to earn his side a point against Montpellier.
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On 27 January 2022, Lebo Mothiba joined Troyes on loan until the end of the season.
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Lebo Mothiba represented South Africa at the football competition of the 2016 Summer Olympics.