Doctor Khumalo Biography
South African-born retired soccer player Doctor Khumalo, also known as “16 valves”, is best known for being a star midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs and the South African national team.
Doctor Khumalo Age
Khumalo is 53 years old as of 2020, he was born Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo on June 26, 1967, in Soweto, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on June 26, every year and his birth sign is Cancer. Khumalo will be turning 54 years on June 26, 2021.
Doctor Khumalo Height
Khumalo stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.82 m). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Doctor Khumalo Weight
Khumalo Weighs 77 kilograms in 2021. Known for his soccer skills, Khumalo has brown eyes and the color of his hair is black.
Doctor Khumalo Education
Khumalo also known as “16 Valve” was born in Soweto, Johannesburg on 26 June 1967. His father Eliakim “Pro” Khumalo, was a renowned footballer in the 1970s and 1980s. When Khumalo began his soccer career, he was mentored by his father. His first team as a professional player was with Swallows Reserves in 1984.
Doctor Khumalo Family
Doctor Khumalo Parents and Siblings
Khumalo is the son of a footballer. His father, Eliakim “Pro” Khumalo, was a famous football player during the ’70s and early 80’s. He played a crucial role in shaping his son’s soccer career. His mother is known as Mable Khumalo.
Doctor Khumalo Wife
Doctor Khumalo Children
Khumalo is the husband of Blanche Garnishes. The two built a family together and are blessed with four children. Unfortunately, they lost one of them. The names of their children are, Diego Khumalo, Theonada Livin Khumalo, Troy Khumalo, and Carl Khumalo.
Doctor Khumalo Daughter’s Death
Khumalo’s daughter Theonada Khumalo died in an accident on her way back home after having dinner with her husband and friends. Theonada died on 12th July 2017 at the age of 25 years.
Doctor Khumalo Salary
Khumalo has for the first time revealed that he was earning a remarkable R8000 a month when he signed for Kaizer Chiefs as a teenager.
Doctor Khumalo Net Worth
Khumalo has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a soccer player. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Doctor Khumalo Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Khumalo.
Doctor Khumalo Wikipedia
- Full Names: Theophilus Doctorson Khumalo.
- Popular As: 16 valves.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Soccer Player.
- Nationality: South African.
- Race / Ethnicity: Black.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Doctor Khumalo Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 53 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer.
- Date of Birth: June 26, 1967.
- Place of Birth: Soweto, South Africa.
- Birthday: June 26.
Doctor Khumalo Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.82 m).
- Weight: 77 kilograms in 2021.
- Eye Color: Brown.
- Hair Color: Black.
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Doctor Khumalo Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Eliakim “Pro” Khumalo.
- Mother: Mable Khumalo.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Blanche Garnishes.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
- Children: Four.
Doctor Khumalo Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $5 million dollars as of 2021.
- Salary: Pending Update.
- Source of Income: Career as a soccer player.
Doctor Khumalo House and Cars
- Place of living: S.A.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.
Doctor Khumalo Career
Khumalo began his soccer career in 1984 playing soccer Swallows Reserves, before joining Kaizer Chiefs, where he initially played for the junior team. In 1985, he was promoted to the senior team, when he started a game against arch-rivals Orlando Pirates.
In 1995, he signed with FIFA agent Marcelo Houseman who first took him to Argentinian club Ferro Carril Oeste for six months, while in 1996 he played for the Columbus Crew of Major League Soccer.
He made his international debut in 1992 after the re-admission of South Africa to FIFA. He was to be a member of the South African squad for its first official international match in July 1992 against Cameroon. South Africa won the match 1–0, due to a penalty scored by Khumalo.
He represented the South African national team at the 1996 African Nations Cup. He also represented South Africa in the 1998 Football World Cup. Throughout his whole international career, he played for South Africa 50 times (twice as captain), scoring nine goals making him the 13th most capped South African footballer.
One of Doctor Khumalo’s most memorable games was perhaps the 1996 Mandela Cup match, where South Africa (Bafana Bafana) played against Brazil. Phil Masinga scored the first goal from Doctor Khumalo’s corner kick.
Khumalo then scored the second goal to make the score 2–0 in favor of the South Africans. Unfortunately for Bafana, Brazil came back in the second half, scoring three goals, to win the encounter 3–2.
He retired as a football player in 2002 and then in 2004 as a player coach. Since 2004, Khumalo served as a television soccer commentator and presenter, being named afterwards South African Under-17 national coach.
Doctor Khumalo Coach
Khumalo has a SAFA Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 coaching licenses, an English Football Association license which he got in 2005, and a UEFA B license through the German Football Federation in 2007. He previously worked as head coach for the Kaizer Chiefs Under-17 team and together with Khuse. He is the assistant coach for Kaizer Chiefs.
Doctor Khumalo Actor
Khumalo made his film acting debut with the German/South African production Themba. He plays himself as the coach of the under 21s. The movie is about Themba, a young and ambitious football youth, who is faced with poverty, AIDS, and violence, but eventually makes his way on to the South African national team. The film is based on a novel by Lutz van Dijk and premiered at the Berlinale 2010.
Frequently Asked Questions About Doctor Khumalo
Who is Doctor Khumalo?
South African-born retired soccer player Doctor Khumalo, also known as “16 valves”, is best known for being a star midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs and the South African national team.
How old is Doctor Khumalo?
Khumalo is a South African national born on June 26, 1967, in Soweto, South Africa.
How tall is Doctor Khumalo?
Khumalo stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.82 m).
Is Doctor Khumalo married?
Yes, Khumalo is married to Blanche Garnishes. They got married and together they have four children.
How much is Doctor Khumalo worth?
Khumalo has a net worth of $5 million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his career as a soccer player.
How much does Doctor Khumalo make?
Khumalo has for the first time revealed that he was earning a remarkable R8000 a month when he signed for Kaizer Chiefs as a teenager.
Where does Khumalo live?
Because of security reasons, Khumalo has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Khumalo dead or alive?
Khumalo is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
What happened to Khumalo?
Khumalo lost his 25-year-old daughter in an accident.
Khumalo Social Media Contacts
- Youtube: Pending Update.
- Tiktok: Pending Update.
- Website: Pending Update.
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