Taahir Goedeman Explained

Taahir Goedeman
Birth Date:5 December 1999
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Cape Town City
Clubnumber:27
Youthyears1:–2020
Youthclubs1:Cape Town City
Years1:2020–
Clubs1:Cape Town City
Caps1:61
Goals1:3
Club-Update:26 June 2024

Taahir Goedeman (born 5 December 1999) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Cape Town City in the South African Premier Division.

Goedeman played Diski Challenge Shield soccer for Cape Town City, until reaching the first team during the 2019-20 South African Premier Division[1] and making his senior debut in 2021. Early on, Goedeman played against Mamelodi Sundowns, coming close to score in a 0 - 0 draw.[2] The next season, he was noticed for starting against Kaizer Chiefs in August, which ended in a 2 - 0 victory.[3]

By the 2023-24 season, he was described as a "key player" for Cape Town City, and the club managed to secure a four-year contract extension with Goedeman in 2024.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tinkler Hails Emerging City Star. 21 August 2023. Kohler, Lorenz. iDiski Times. 26 June 2024.
  2. News: Sundowns was there for the taking, rookie Taahir Goedeman impressive for Cape Town City. 21 November 2021. Gibbs, Herman. IOL. 26 June 2024.
  3. News: Taahir Goedeman: Cape Town's City new sensation. 24 August 2022. Adams, Zaahier. IOL. 26 June 2024.
  4. News: CT City rewards midfielder with lengthy contract extension. 13 February 2024. Ntshangase, Otis. FAR Post. 26 June 2024.