Rivaldo Coetzee is a South African defender who currently plays for the Mamelodi Sundowns. He graduated from the Ajax Capetown Youth academy shortly before joining the senior side in 2017. Coetzee held the record for being the youngest player to play for the South African National Team at 17. Let’s find out more about this young and brilliant defender, as we explore the Rivaldo Coetzee Biography.
Real Name: Rivaldo Roberto Genino Coetzee
Nickname: Coetzee
Age: 24 years
Date of Birth; 16 October 1996
Place of Birth: Kakamas, South Africa
Position: 1.83 m
Jersey Number: 42
Ethnicity: Black
Instagram: @riva_coetzee3
Occupation: Football player
Education: High School
Years Active: 2014 – present
Salary: R200 000
Net Worth: US$180 000
Where is Rivaldo Coetzee originally from?
Rivaldo Coetzee hails from Kakamas, South Africa. Not much is known about his early life, except that he has always been passionate about football from an early age. While in high school, he was enrolled at the Ajax Capetown Youth Academy. At the academy, where he was groomed into a professional soccer player.
When did Coetzee’s career begin?
After graduating from the Ajax Capetown Youth Academy, Rivaldo Coetzee joined the Ajax Capetown senior squad. He won the club’s Player of the Season and Player’s Player of the Season awards at the end of the 2016–17 PSL season. Coetzee played for the club from 2014 until 2017, when he was signed to Ajax’s rival, Mamelodi Sundown. Rivaldo has since remained with Mamelodi Sundown to date. Likewise, Rivaldo made his national team debut in 2014 and has went on to represent the country in the 2015 AFCON edition.
Clubs
- Ajax Capetown (2014–2017)
- Mamelodi Sundowns (2017 – 2021)
Who is Rivaldo Coetzee’s girlfriend?
Rivaldo Coetzee’s love life is a mystery which is yet to be discovered. He keeps his relationships discreet. ever since coming to the spotlight, he has neither revealed his girlfriend nor his wife. The media has been blind enough not to catch a glimpse of his love partner, or rather partners.
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What is Rivaldo Coetzee’s Net Worth?
At the age of 24, Rivaldo Coetzee still has a long way to go with his football career. He has been active in the PSL for six years now, and from the look of things, it might be a decade before he chooses to end his career. Rivaldo Coetzee’s current salary at Mamelodi Sundowns, is pegged at R200 000. As of 2020, Rivaldo Coetzee has a net worth of US$1800 000. He is currently reliant on his salary from Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Bafana Bafana and paid guest appearances.