Junaid Hartley


Junaid Hartley is a South African football (soccer) player.

Career

Hartley turned professional with Wits University at age 16. He moved abroad for spells with Vitória de Setúbal in the Primeira Liga and Lens in Ligue 1. He returned to South Africa where he played for Seven Stars, Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows, Ajax Cape Town, Jomo Cosmos and Maritzburg United. Hartley finished his career with Sarawak FA in the Malaysia Super League, and retired after his contract expired in February 2008.

International

He is a former South Africa national football team players from 1997–1999, and he also played for South Africa national under-20 football team in 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship in Malaysia.After returning home to South Africa, Hartley became a drug addict and was admitted to a rehab after being on the streets for almost 12 years.