Sage Stephens (born 8 April 1991) is a South African soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Stellenbosch in the South African Premier Division and the South African national soccer team.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sage Shane Stephens | ||
| Date of birth | 8 April 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Bertrams, Gauteng South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stellenbosch | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2015 | Moroka Swallows | 6 | (0) |
| 2015–2017 | AmaZulu | 36 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Cape Town City | 33 | (0) |
| 2020– | Stellenbosch | 88 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024‐ | South Africa | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 July 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2024 | |||
Stephens played six years for Moroka Swallows, but mostly stayed on the bench. He then spent two years with AmaZulu, then in the National First Division. In 2017 he was acquired by Cape Town City, which was seen by the Times as a surprise, but Stephens won the spot as starting goalkeeper ahead of Shu-Aib Walters.[2]
With Cape Town City, Stephens finished second in the 2017 MTN 8. He gradually lost his place to Peter Leeuwenburgh, and was released in September 2020. Stephens was promptly signed by Stellenbosch.[3][4]
Stephens helped Stellenbosch win the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup.[5] Signing a new contract in 2024, at the time he was the most-capped goalkeeper in Stellenbosch F.C.'s history.[6] By January 2024, half of the games he had played in the 2023–24 South African Premier Division were clean sheets.[7]
References
edit- ^ Sage Stephens at Soccerway
- ^ Said, Nick (14 March 2018). "Stephens hoping to repay McCarthy's faith in him against Orlando Pirates". Times. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Cape Town City release goalkeeper Sage Stephens". Kick Off. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Austin Ditlhobolo (19 September 2020). "Stephens: Stellenbosch FC sign former Cape Town City goalkeeper". Goal. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Mnyandu, Velile (28 February 2024). "Sage Stephens on giving Stellies the credit they deserve". SABC Sport. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ Goliath, John; Mamabolo, Matshelane (15 February 2024). "SuperSport United on the Hunt as Sage Stephens sticks with Stellenbosch FC". IOL. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Stephens attracts interest… Chiefs to enquire?". Soccer Laduma. 18 January 2024. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
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