Orlando Pirates Football Club Is pleased to announce the signing of Deano van Rooyen from Stellenbosch FC. The 27-year-old has signed a three year contract with the Buccaneers, which includes an additional two-year option.
Van Rooyen who joined Stellenbosch FC as a teenager, made his senior debut in 2016 featuring as a substitute at 19 years old. He would go on to help the Maroons gain promotion to the Premiership three years later.
He went to become a prominent figure for the club, averaging an impressive 27 league matches per season (since 2019).
Die Hond as he is affectionately known, a name that underpins his never say die spirit, has served his former club with flying colours – registering over 150 appearances in all competitions.
About Deano
- Nickname: Die Hond
- Favourite Number: 7
- Favourite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
- Favourite Club: Manchester United
- Professional Debut: 2016 vs Mthtata Bucks (National First Division).
From all of us at the Club we would like to say… Welcome to Orlando Pirates Deano!
