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Steven Pienaar (born 17 March 1982) is a South African footballer who plays for English Premier League club Everton. He can play on either the right or left wing and is also a member of the South African national team. In his career, Pienaar has played for Ajax Cape Town, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund and Everton. Born in Westbury, Johannesburg, Pienaar started his professional career at Ajax Cape Town some 1,400 kilometres (870 mi) away from his home Johannesburg. He was brought to the attention of Ajax CT whilst playing for the School of Excellence and was asked to join Ajax Cape Town's youth academy. Pienaar said "I was very fortunate to go to the School of Excellence 2000, to be able to polish the technique and the talent that God gave me and to learn how to use it in the way that God had wanted me to." "I was fortunate to work with the Dutch coach Leo van Veen, who helped me at Ajax Cape Town, He appreciated the way I played but at the same time he changed my mentality. He taught me how to prepare for games, not just playing to please the crowd but also how to play for the team." Personal information Full name Steven Pienaar[1] Date of birth 17 March 1982 (1982-03-17) (age 28) Place of birth Westbury, Johannesburg, South Africa Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) Playing position Winger, Attacking Midfielder Club information Current club Everton Number 20 Youth career – Westbury Arsenal – School of Excellence – Ajax Cape Town Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1999–2001 Ajax Cape Town 24 (6) 2001–2006 Ajax 94 (15) 2006–2008 Borussia Dortmund 25 (0) 2007–2008 → Everton (loan) 28 (2) 2008– Everton 58 (6) National team‡ 2002– South Africa 50 (2)