Devin Titus
{{Short description|South African footballer (born 2000)}}
{{Use British English|date=June 2023}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Devin Titus
| image = File:Devin Titus of Stellenbosch FC.jpg
| caption =
| full_name = Devin Chandley Titus
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|5|18|df=y}}{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/team/squad/psl/|title=Stellenbosch FC First Team Squad|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|accessdate=15 June 2023}}
| birth_place = Cape Town, South Africa
| height =
| position = Forward
| currentclub = Stellenbosch FC
| clubnumber = 34
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Stellenbosch FC
| years1 = 2021–
| clubs1 = Stellenbosch FC
| caps1 = 82
| goals1 = 18
| nationalyears1 = 2023–
| nationalteam1 = South Africa U23
| nationalcaps1 = 1
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2024–
| nationalteam2 = South Africa
| nationalcaps2 = 3
| nationalgoals2 = 0
| club-update = 14:30, 25 February 2025 (UTC)
| nationalteam-update = 18:44, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
}}
Devin Titus (born 18 May 2001) is a South African professional footballer who plays as a forward for Betway Premiership side Stellenbosch FC and the South African national team.
Titus joined Stellenbosch in 2020 and went on to progress through the club's reserve ranks, where he captained the team to the DStv Diski Challenge and Premier League Next Gen Cup titles the following season. He was subsequently promoted to the first team and in 2024 he helped the club win its first top-flight trophy with a triumph in the Carling Knockout, with his performances in the competition earning him the Player of the Tournament award.
A full international, Titus previously represented South Africa at U-23 age-group level before making his senior debut during the 2024 COSAFA Cup tournament.
Club career
=Stellenbosch FC=
Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Titus' footballing career began at the age of six when he started playing for local amateur side Bishop Lavis, who at the time were coached by his father.{{cite news|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2021-09-30-stellenbosch-youngster-devin-titus-expresses-his-readiness-to-represent-the-national-team/|title=Stellenbosch youngster Devin Titus expresses his readiness to represent the national team|publisher=The Sowetan Live|last=Ratsie|first=Ofentse|date=30 September 2021|accessdate=15 June 2023}}
He later signed for professional side Stellenbosch FC where he initially joined the reserve team, who compete in the DStv Diski Challenge, and won the club's Diski Player of the Season award following the 2020-21 campaign. Mid-way through the same season, his form was recognised by head coach Steve Barker who handed him his senior debut in a 1-1 DStv Premiership draw against Black Leopards. The following season, Titus was named the reserve team's captain and he led the side to the league trophy, with his performances later seeing the reserves' No. 7 jersey temporarily retired by the players for the 2022-23 season in honour of his contributions.{{cite news|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/soccer/2022-05-20-the-five-gems-produced-by-stellies-academy/|title=The five gems produced Stellies' academy|publisher=The Sowetan Live|last=Tsotsi|first=Athenkosi|date=20 May 2022|accessdate=15 June 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2023/06/02/a-season-in-numbers-51-facts-stats-from-the-2022-23-campaig/|title=A season in numbers - 51 facts & stats from the 2022/23 campaign|date=2 June 2023|accessdate=15 June 2023|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club}} As a result of Stellenbosch's reserve league triumph, the club was also invited to take part in the 2022 Premier League Next Gen Cup in England where Titus scored two goals against Nottingham Forest in the semi-final before netting a first-half hat-trick in a 7–2 victory over Leicester City in the final.{{cite news|url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/sport/titus-declares-war-against-leicester-in-nextgen-final-20220729|title=Titus declares war against Leicester in Next Gen final|publisher=Daily Sun|date=30 July 2022|accessdate=15 June 2023|last=Mkhonza|first=Mthokozisi}}{{cite news|url=https://supersport.com/football/dstv-diski-challenge/news/5b042b16-1d3d-433e-b98e-12266de9655e/stellies-thump-leicester-to-win-next-generation-cup|title=Stellies thump Leicester to win Next Gen Cup|publisher=SuperSport|date=30 July 2022|accessdate=15 June 2023}}
In July 2023, he was rewarded with a first-team contract and permanently promoted to the senior side, where he went on to be an ever-present in the top-flight the following season, serving as the only player to feature in all 30 matches for the club in the domestic campaign.{{cite news|url=https://supersport.com/football/atp/news/37114443-443e-4881-b614-1f0e47dd2d56/stellenbosch_reward_diski_challenge_top_perfomers|title=Stellenbosch reward Diski Challenge Top Performers|publisher=SuperSport|date=14 July 2022|accessdate=15 June 2023}} He also featured in four Nedbank Cup matches, scoring the opening goal in the 6–3 Round of 16 win over TS Galaxy, as Stellenbosch went on to reach the semi-final of the competition for the first time. The club ultimately failed to progress to the final but Titus was later nominated for the competition's Most Promising Player of the Tournament award.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2023/05/18/three-stellies-players-nominated-for-psl-awards/|title=Three Stellies players nominated for PSL awards|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=18 May 2023|accessdate=15 June 2023}}
File:Devin Titus and Lee Langeveldt.jpg after winning the Carling Knockout Cup with Stellenbosch FC]]
The following season, Titus made his 50th appearance for Stellenbosch FC when he took to the field for the league match against Mamelodi Sundowns in September, becoming the fifth-youngest player from the club to reach the milestone.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2023/09/27/titus-50th-stellies-game-a-huge-achievement-for-me/|title=Titus: 50th Stellies game a huge achievement for me|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=27 September 2023|accessdate=31 January 2024}} Later in the year, he helped the team win its first-ever Cup competition, featuring in all four matches, including the final against TS Galaxy, and scoring twice as Stellenbosch won the 2023 Carling Knockout Cup trophy.{{cite news|url=https://www.psl.co.za/news/article/5592844-stellenbosch-triumph-in-carling-knock|title=Stellenbosch triumph in Carling Knockout final|publisher=Premier Soccer League|date=16 December 2023|accessdate=31 January 2024}} In April 2024, during a 4–0 Nedbank Cup quarter-final win over SuperSport United, he once again found the back of the net to record his 18th career goal for Stellenbosch. In doing so, he overtook former teammate Ashley Du Preez to climb to second place on the club's all-time goalscoring charts.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/04/13/four-goal-stellies-power-into-nedbank-cup-semi-finals/|title=Four goal Stellies power into Nedbank Cup semi-finals|date=13 April 2024|accessdate=14 April 2024|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club}} His performances throughout the season saw him nominated for three accolades at the PSL Awards ceremony, including nominations for the DStv Premiership Midfielder of the Season and Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament, as well as a second consecutive nomination for the Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/05/24/seven-stellies-stars-nominated-across-ten-sl-awards-categories/|title=Seven Stellies stars nominated across 10 PSL award categories|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=24 May 2024|accessdate=25 May 2024}} He was ultimately named Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament, becoming the inaugural winner of the award, and also won Stellenbosch FC's Players' Player of the Season title as voted for by his teammates at the end of the campaign.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/06/23/titus-named-carling-knockout-player-of-the-tournament/|title=Titus named Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=23 June 2024|accessdate=24 June 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/05/22/rayners-titus-adams-among-winners-at-sfc-awards-ceremony/|title=Rayners, Titus & Adams among winners at SFC awards ceremony|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=22 May 2024|accessdate=25 May 2024}}
International career
=South Africa U-23=
Titus has represented South Africa at U-23 level and received his first call-up by coach David Notoane in March 2023 for the third round of 2023 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Congo.{{cite news|url=https://www.safa.net/2023/03/16/notoane-names-sa-squad-for-caf-u23-olympic-qualifiers-clash-against-congo/|title=Notoane names SA squad for CAF U23 Olympic Qualifiers clash against Congo|date=16 March 2023|accessdate=15 June 2023|publisher=South African Football Association}} He made his debut in a 1–1 home draw in the first leg but was ultimately unable to help his side qualify for the competition, which also served as the qualification route for the 2024 Summer Olympics.{{cite news|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-03-23-south-africa-u23-have-mountain-to-climb-in-congo-after-home-draw-in-afcon-qualifier/|title=South Africa U23 have mountain to climb in Congo after home draw in Afcon qualifier|last=Dindi|first=Sithembiso|date=23 March 2023|accessdate=15 June 2023|publisher=Sunday Times Live}}{{cite news|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2023-03-27-sa-u-23s-bow-out-of-afcon-and-paris-olympics-on-away-goals-in-congo/|title=SA U-23s bow out of Afcon and Paris Olympics on away goals in Congo|date=27 March 2023|accessdate=15 June 2023|publisher=Sunday Times Live}}
=South Africa=
Following a strong domestic season at club level during the 2023–24 campaign, Titus earned his maiden call-up to the South African national team for the 2024 COSAFA Cup in Gqeberha, South Africa.{{cite news|url=https://www.safa.net/2024/06/21/mkhalele-announces-final-bafana-squad-for-cosafa-cup/|title=Mkhalele announces final Bafana squad for COSAFA Cup|publisher=South African Football Association|date=21 June 2024|accessdate=2 July 2024}}{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/06/21/stellenbosch-fc-quartet-called-up-for-cosafa-cup/|title=Stellenbosch FC quartet called up for COSAFA Cup|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=21 June 2024|accessdate=2 July 2024}} He made his debut in the country's opening match of the tournament in a 1–1 draw against Mozambique and featured once more, although Bafana Bafana failed to progress beyond the group stage.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/06/27/double-debut-for-stellies-duo-as-south-africa-held-to-draw/|title=Double debut for Stellies duo as South Africa held to draw|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=27 June 2024|accessdate=2 July 2024}} Later in the year, he featured in South Africa's 3–0 Group K win over South Sudan in a result that saw Bafana Bafana qualify as group leaders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco with an unbeaten record.{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/11/20/stellenbosch-fc-players-shine-on-international-duty/|title=Stellenbosch FC players shine on international duty|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=20 November 2024|accessdate=20 November 2024}}
Career statistics
=Club=
{{updated|25 February 2025}}{{Soccerway|devon-titus/686664|accessdate=15 June 2023}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|+ Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition | ||||||||||||
| rowspan=2 style="width: 100pt;"|Club
!rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan="2"| Cup1 !colspan="2"| League Cup2 !colspan="2"| Continental3 !colspan=2|Other4 !colspan=2|Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| rowspan="5"|Stellenbosch FC
|rowspan="5"|Premiership |1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021–22
|6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022–23
|30 | 6 | 4 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 34 | 7 | |
| 2023–24
|29 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | – | – | 2 | 0 | 39 | 12 | |
| 2024–25
|17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 10 | |
| colspan="3"|Career total
!83 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 115 | 29 |
1 Includes Nedbank Cup matches.
2 Includes Carling Knockout matches.
3 Includes CAF Champions League and/or CAF Confederations Cup matches.
4 Includes MTN 8 matches.
=International=
{{updated|match played 19 November 2024}}
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year !National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals | ||
| rowspan="1"|South Africa
|2024 | 3 | 0 |
| colspan="2"|Total | 3 | 0 |
|---|
Honours
Stellenbosch FC
- Carling Knockout Cup: 2023{{Cite web |last=Modiba |first=Katlego |date=2023-12-16 |title=Stellenbosch make history to claim Carling Knockout |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/local-soccer/stellenbosch-make-history-claim-carling-knockout/ |access-date=2023-12-17 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}
- DStv Diski Challenge: 2021–22
- Premier League Next Gen Cup: 2022
- MTN 8 (runner-up): 2024{{cite news|url=https://www.iol.co.za/sport/soccer/psl/moment-of-referee-madness-helps-orlando-pirates-beat-stellenbosch-fc-to-mtn8-title-e4b92e20-e5af-472b-9a19-c50d8b985e84|title=Moment of referee madness helps Orlando Pirates beat Stellenbosch FC to MTN8 title|publisher=Independent Online|last=Sherman|first=Michael|date=5 October 2024|accessdate=15 October 2024}}
Individual
- Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament: 2023–24
- Nedbank Cup Team of the Season: 2023–24{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/06/04/stellies-trio-named-in-nedbank-cup-team-of-the-season/|title=Stellies trio named in Nedbank Cup Team of the Season|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=4 June 2024|accessdate=4 June 2024}}
- Stellenbosch FC Players' Player of the Season: 2023–24{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2024/05/22/rayners-titus-adams-among-winners-at-sfc-awards-ceremony/|title=Rayners, Adams & Titus among winners at SFC awards ceremony|date=22 May 2024|accessdate=22 May 2024|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club}}
- Stellenbosch FC Young Player of the Season: 2022–23{{cite news|url=https://www.stellenboschfc.com/media/view/2023/08/02/stellenbosch-fc-honours-2022-23-award-winners/|title=Stellenbosch FC honours 2022-23 award winners|publisher=Stellenbosch Football Club|date=2 August 2023|accessdate=8 June 2024}}
References
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Category:Soccer players from Cape Town
Category:Men's association football forwards
Category:Stellenbosch F.C. players