11 Percy Tau
Percy Tau, 1994-05-13, Forward for South Africa, plays for Al-Ahly. 40 international caps, 13 goals. Part of South Africa's 2026 World Cup Group A squad.
Biography
One of South Africa's most talented forwards. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahly, a clinical forward, Percy Tau possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as South Africa's primary attacking threat. Has earned 40 international caps, scoring 13 goals, demonstrating consistent attacking output. Set to compete with South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 3 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He became the highest scoring South African in the FIFA Club World Cup in December 2023 when he scored his third goal of the competition.
Tau signed for Egyptian Premier League side Al Ahly in 2021 on a two-year contract.
His form earned him a short-term move to Club Brugge, where he won a league winners' medal the following season, before being loaned out for a third consecutive season when he signed for rivals Anderlecht in 2020.