SOCCER PLAYER

Willem Jackson

1972 - Today

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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, and was a part of the squad that travelled to France for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. During the tournament, he appeared in the first-round matches against France and Saudi Arabia, starting both matches at right back. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia. Willem Jackson is the 16,655th most popular soccer player, the 416th most popular biography from South Africa and the 46th most popular South African Soccer Player.

Willem Jackson is a South African soccer player known for his contributions to the sport in South Africa, particularly in the domestic leagues. He has played for various clubs and has been recognized for his skills on the field.

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Among people born in 1972, Willem Jackson ranks 1,337. Before him are Laurent Lamothe, Balls Mahoney, Sunitha Krishnan, Dan Payne, Gary Weeks, and Laurence Leboucher. After him are Ibrahim Al-Helwah, David Lascher, Masafumi Nakaguchi, Michael Diamond, Jay Manuel, and Immaculée Ilibagiza.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Willem Jackson ranks 420 out of 454. Before him are Raven Klaasen (1982), Ronwen Williams (1992), Shu-Aib Walters (1981), Jerry Sikhosana (1969), Okkert Brits (1973), Stelio Savante (1970), Greg Minnaar (1981), Kelvin van der Linde (1996), Wayne Odesnik (1985), and Xoliswa Sithole (null). After him are Ayakha Melithafa (2002), and MacDonald Mukansi (1975).

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Among SOCCER PLAYERS In South Africa

Among soccer players born in South Africa, Willem Jackson ranks 46. Before him are Roy Wegerle (1964), Themba Mnguni (1973), Elrio van Heerden (1983), Ronwen Williams (1992), Shu-Aib Walters (1981), and Jerry Sikhosana (1969). After him are MacDonald Mukansi (1975), Bradley Carnell (1977), Itumeleng Khune (1987), Senzo Meyiwa (1984), Brendan Augustine (1971), and Panagiotis Retsos (1998).

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