Emile Baron

Emile Baron (born 17 June 1979) is a South African retired football (soccer) goalkeeper who has played for South Africa.

For the Surinamese goalkeeper, see Emile Barron.
Emile Baron
Personal information
Full name Emile Raymond Baron
Date of birth (1979-06-17) 17 June 1979
Place of birth Ocean View, South Africa
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
Fish Hoek
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1999 Hellenic 60 (0)
1999–2005 Lillestrøm 115 (0)
2005–2009 Kaizer Chiefs 19 (0)
2009–2011 Supersport United 21 (0)
2011–2013 Bidvest Wits 15 (0)
National team‡
1997–2000 South Africa U-23 30 (0)
2002–2010 South Africa 6 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 December 2015
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 December 2015

International career

Baron made his international debut in a friendly against Saudi Arabia on 20 March 2002 and has so far been capped 4 times. He was also a participant at the 2004 African Nations Cup. In April 2010, he got a shoulder injury which caused him to miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[1]

References
  1. "World Cup 2010: Emile Baron Injury Blow For South Africa". Goal.com. 7 April 2010. Retrieved 7 April 2010.


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