Ayanda Patosi (born 31 October 1992) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a left winger for Iranian club Foolad. Club career Early career At the age of 16, Patosi trained with Belgian club Genk. He spent the 2010–11 season with ASD Cape Town, and Patosi later returned to Belgium on a tour with the African Soccer Development school. While there, Patosi signed a four-year contract with Lokeren in May 2011. He made his professional debut for Lokeren in the 2011–12 season, winning the Belgian Cup that same year. Cape Town City On 1 June 2017, Cape Town City announced via their official Twitter profile that they had signed Patosi from Lokeren on a free transfer. On 12 August, he made his debut for the club as a substitute in a MTN 8 cup match against Polokwane City, replacing Sibusiso Masina in a 0–1 win. Eleven days later, he made his first league start in a 3–1 win over Platinum Stars in which he scored his first goal for the club. Loan to Esteghlal In January 2019, Patosi signed for Iranian side Esteghlal on loan for the remainder of the season, with the club retaining the option to purchase. He became the first South African player to join an Iranian team. He was assigned the number 5 shirt. His transfer was delayed as Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran was waiting for South African Football Association to prove that Patosi had played international soccer in the last two years and he has decent international quality. Patosi made his debut for the club on 20 February in a 2–0 win against Pars Jonoubi Jam, scoring the second goal. Esteghlal's first goal was also a deflected corner kick from Patosi by opponent Emad Mirjavan into their own net. On 1 June, Esteghlal decided not to opt their option to sign Patosi on permanent basis. Three days later, he announced on his Instagram his spell with the club has ended and he would not stay in the club for another season. Loan to Baniyas After returning to Cape Town, he was linked with a transfer away from the club. On 14 July 2019, Patosi signed for Emarati side Baniyas on a season-long loan deal with the option to buy, reuniting with Winfried Schäfer, his former coach at Esteghlal. He made his debut in a 2–2 draw against Ajman Club in