which he scored his team's equalizing goal. Foolad On 9 January 2020, Patosi returned to Iran and signed a six-month loan deal with Foolad. On 2 February, he made his debut for the club in a 2–1 defeat against Sepahan. On 14 February, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory against Paykan. Patosi was mostly left out of Foolad's squad by the manager Javad Nekounam due to weight issues following his return to soccer after the temporary suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. On 11 September 2020, Cape Town City and Foolad reached an agreement for the permanent transfer of Patosi to Foolad with the player agreeing to a two year contract. International career Patosi was tipped in March 2012 by fellow player Anele Ngcongca as a possible future star of the South African national team. In November 2012, Patosi was hailed as a "sensation" and there were calls for him to be included in the national team set-up. He received his first call-up to the national team in December 2012. Patosi made his international debut on 12 October 2013, in a friendly match against Morocco, alongside fellow players Sibusiso Vilakazi and Kgosi Nthle. In December 2014 he was announced as being part of South Africa's provisional squad for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. He did not make the final, 23-man squad. Personal life Patosi was born in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa. His father died when he was eleven and he was raised by his mother Nombulelo. In June 2014, he was a victim of a carjacking when he was in Gugulethu in Cape Town during the season break. The carjackers stole his car, however, Patosi was able to escape safely. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Patosi goal. Honours Club Lokeren Belgian Cup: 2011–12, 2013–14 Cape Town City MTN 8: 2018 Foolad Hazfi Cup (1): 2020–21 Iranian Super Cup: 2021 References 1992 births Living people Soccer players from Cape Town South African soccer players South Africa international soccer players K.S.C. Lokeren Oost-Vlaanderen players Cape Town City F.C. (2016) players Esteghlal F.C. players Baniyas Club players Foolad FC players Belgian Pro League players South African Premier Division players Persian Gulf Pro League players Association football wingers South African expatriate soccer players South African expatriate sportspeople in Belgium Expatriate footballers in