SPORT: Former SuperSport United captain leaves the club
Ricardo Katza has joined Grey College in Bloemfontein as football director.
SuperSport United academy coach Ricardo Katza has joined Grey College in Bloemfontein as football director.
Katza started playing for SuperSport in 2003 and captained Matsatsantsa for six years during which he won the league treble, Absa Cup, SAA Super 8 and the Nedbank Cup.
Last week, the club announced the departure of the 40-year-old.
After a successful spell on the field, Katza hung up his boots in 2012 to take up a coaching role within the club’s youth structure.
During his playing days, Katza represented the national side 19 times.
According to the club website, the former defender completed the FA international coaching course in England in 2014 and took the SuperSport United u17 and managed to win the Engen Champ of Champs and in 2015 ended as Gauteng Future Champions.
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Katza said he was grateful for what the Pretoria club had done for him.
“I have been with SuperSport United for 15 years and it has a been a successful journey both as a player and coach,” he said in a statement.
“I am grateful towards the club for allowing me to be part of the Matsatsantsa family not only as a player but as a coach and in life as a person.”
“I have decided to move on to challenge myself with the amount of experience I have learned during my stay at United.”
United CEO Stan Matthews said the former defender earned his place as a legend at SuperSport United.
“As a former captain, he helped us make a record five consecutive domestic cup finals as well as lift the League Championship for three consecutive years,” he said.
Katza is the second most capped player at SuperSport United in history.
Matthews said he was a true role model and a player who was determined to improve his life.
“He lives a responsible and disciplined life and prioritises his lovely wife Adelaide and his kids in his decision-making processes.”
“Beyond his achievements on the field, he has conducted himself as a true professional and family man for a decade a half,” he said.
“Ricardo will always have a special place in the annals of SuperSport United history and we wish him and his family well in their new venture in Bloemfontein and in his promising career which lies ahead,” Matthews added.
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