Neo Maema (born 1 December 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for Tanzanian Premier League side Simba Sports Club on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns .
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Bloemfontein, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Simba S.C. | ||
| Number | 12 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2021 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 60 | (3) |
| 2021– | Mamelodi Sundowns | 64 | (9) |
| 2025– | → Simba S.C. (loan) | ||
| International career | |||
| 2024– | South Africa A | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2024 | |||
Career
editMaema started his career at Bloemfontein Celtic aged 22.[1] After 60 appearances and 3 goals for Celtic,[2] he joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year deal in summer 2021.[3]
Simba
editHe joined Tanzanian Premier League side Simba S.C. on loan at the beginning to the 2025/26 season.[4][5][6] He made his debut on "Simba Day" in a 2–0 win over Kenyan champions Gor Mahia.[7]
International career
editMaema captained the South Africa A at the 2025 CHAN. He scored the winning goal qualification to send the team to the finals against Malawi.[8][9]
Style of play
editMaema is a left-footed attacking midfielder.[10]
Honours
editMamelodi Sundowns
- South African Premiership: 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/2024, 2024/25
References
edit- ↑ "Neo Maema". Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ Neo Maema at Soccerway. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ↑ Ditlhobolo, Austin (9 July 2021). "Done Deals: Mamelodi Sundowns confirm four new signings including Slovakia international". Goal. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ↑ Online, Central News (21 August 2025). "Neo Maema Joins Simba SC on Free Transfer After Leaving Mamelodi Sundowns | Central News South Africa". Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ Ntsoelengoe, Tshepo (17 November 2025). "Vodacom Soccer | News | Neo Maema explains why he turned down PSL clubs for Simba SC move". Vodacom Soccer. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Neo Maema clarifies Simba status: I'm still a Sundowns player | soccer". SABC. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ "'Crazy Night': Maema Reflects On Electric Simba Day". Soccer Laduma. 12 September 2025. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Neo Maema sends Bafana Bafana to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 finals". Neo Maema sends Bafana Bafana to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 finals. Retrieved 18 December 2025.
- ↑ Munyai, Ofhani (3 April 2026). "Neo Maema reacts to first Simba SC Man of the Match award". FARPost ZA. Retrieved 26 April 2026.
- ↑ Ndebele, Sihle (16 July 2021). "Downs have a Dolly replacement in Maema, says Rulani". The Sowetan. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
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