Willem Jackson Explained

Willem Jackson
Fullname:Willem Jackson
Birth Date:1972 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Position:Defender
Years1:1990–1996
Clubs1:Bloemfontein Celtic
Caps1:139
Goals1:21
Years2:1996–2004
Clubs2:Orlando Pirates
Caps2:104
Goals2:2
Years3:2004–2007
Clubs3:Silver Stars
Caps3:48
Goals3:2
Years4:2007–2009
Clubs4:Platinum Stars
Caps4:7
Goals4:1
Totalcaps:298
Totalgoals:26
Nationalyears1:1997–2001
Nationalteam1:South Africa
Nationalcaps1:17
Nationalgoals1:0

Willem Jackson (born 26 March 1972 in Bloemfontein, Free State) is a retired South African footballer who played as defender. A fullback capable of lining up on either flank, he played mostly for Bloemfontein Celtic and Orlando Pirates.

Jackson also played for South Africa, earning 18 caps,[1] and was a part of the squad that travelled to France for the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[2] During the tournament, he appeared in the first-round matches against France and Saudi Arabia, starting both matches at right back.[3] Jackson made his international debut against France on 11 October 1997.[4] His final international appearance came on 29 April 2001, a 3–0 victory over Mozambique in the COSAFA Castle Cup.

Notes and References

  1. Nikulski, Dirk & Tabeira, Martín. "South Africa - International Matches 2001-2005". RSSSF, 28 May 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20071016162428/http://fifa.com/worldcup/archive/edition=1013/teams/team=43883.html 1998 FIFA World Cup - South Africa Squad
  3. FIFA. "FIFA Player Statistics: Willem Jackson". Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  4. Nikulski, Dirk & Tabeira, Martín. "South Africa - International Matches 1996-2000". RSSSF, 28 May 2006. Retrieved 24 February 2013.