Renaldo Leaner

Renaldo Leaner
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-02-12) 12 February 1998
Place of birth Elsie's River, Western Cape, South Africa
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Sekhukhune United F.C.
Number 16
Youth career
–2020 Cape Town Spurs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 Cape Town Spurs
2021–2023 Maritzburg United
2023– Sekhukhune United F.C.
International career
2025– South Africa 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Renaldo Leaner (born 12 February 1998) is a South African soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League side Sekhukhune United and the South Africa national team.

Club career

Maritzburg United

He signed for Maritzburg United ahead of the 2021/2022 season from Cape Town Spurs.[1]

Sekhukhune United

He signed a three-year deal with Sekhukhune United in 2023.[2]

International career

He made his international debut against Tanzania on 6 June 2025. He was called up for his third cap against Panama on 31 March 2026 coming in for captain Ronwen Williams during half time.[3]

Personal life

Leaner gradudated with a Bachelor of Education from the University of the Western Cape and has a Sports Psychology qualification from the University of South Africa.[4] He also holds a higher certificate in Sports Sciences from the University of Pretoria.[5]

References

  1. ^ published, Dylan Appolis (2021-08-05). "Maritzburg beef up goalkeeping department". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  2. ^ Trevor (2023-06-21). "Vodacom Soccer | News | Sekhukhune United sign Maritzburg United goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner". Vodacom Soccer. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  3. ^ "Ronwen Williams and Bafana Bafana goalkeepers hailed as 'the best in Africa' but must improve on one thing ahead of World Cup finals | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  4. ^ "Sekhukhune United keeper Renaldo Leaner celebrates academic milestone". TimesLIVE. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
  5. ^ "Sekhukhune Shot-Stopper Earns His Third Qualification". Soccer Laduma. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2026-03-31.