South African footballer

Fadluraghman "Fadlu" Davids (born 21 May 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a retired South African football (soccer) striker who last played for Premier Soccer League club Maritzburg United. He was twice the highest goalscorer in the South African National First Division.

Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as *istant coach to Ernst Middendorp at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his *istant.

Upon the arrival of Roger Da Sa, Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's *istant coach. However, only seven games later he reclaimed his position as interim coach after Da Sa's resignation.Davids was caretaker for the rest of the 2016-17 South African Premier Division.July the 1st Maritzburg United announces that Fadlu Davids well be the permanent coach after a very good performance as caretaker played 9 last games of the season and won 4 drew 3 and lost 2.Davids first full season as a coach was a success united were 4 points away from going to the 2018-19 CAF Confederation Cup and they also lost in the finals of the 2017-18 Nedbank Cup which was their last chance to qualify for the CAF tournament. The next season won't be as good as the last one because davids team played 15 league games and only won ones, so December the 24 Maritzburg United sacked fadlu davids. Davids returned to be an *istant coach but this time it was for Orlando Pirates F.C. and has been in that position since 15 January 2019.

Davids has gained a reputation for promoting younger players after creating first team opportunities for the likes of Siphesihle Ndlovu‚ Bandile Shandu and Mlondi Dlamini – who all started out as ball boys.

• Joined Maritzburg United: 2007
• Previous clubs: Silver Stars; Vasco Da Gama; Manning Rangers; Santos Cape Town; Chernomorets Burgas, Bulgaria; Avendale Athletico, Mother City

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