Stanton Lewis is a South Africa

South Africa

The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...

n international footballer who plays professionally for AmaZulu

AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa)

AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:...

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Biography

Born in Johannesburg

Johannesburg

Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...

, Lewis is the son of former Kaizer Chiefs player Ramon Lewis. Lewis has a son of his own, born on 2 September 2008.

Club career

Lewis began his youth career with Orlando Pirates, and also played for Wits University before moving to Ajax Cape Town in 2002. He made his professional league debut in 2005, and made a total of sixteen league appearances – scoring one goal – for Ajax Cape Town.

Lewis signed for Ajax of the Netherlands in July 2006, on a four year contract. However, he never made a first-team appearance for Ajax, and he returned to Ajax Cape Town in January 2009, on a 18-month loan deal. The deal was made permanent in July 2010, and later that month Lewis went on trial with Swedish club Djurgården.

In January 2011, Lewis moved on loan to Kaizer Chiefs, following a bust-up with Ajax Cape Town manager Foppe de Haan

Foppe de Haan

Foppe de Haan OON is a Dutch football coach. He is known for his long association with Frisian club SC Heerenveen. De Haan is currently manager of the Tuvalu national football team.-Career:...

, and Lewis has publicly announced that he would like to turn the loan deal into a permanent contract.

International career

Lewis represented the South African national team

South Africa national football team

The South Africa national football team represents South Africa in association football and is controlled by the South African Football Association, the governing body for football in South Africa. South Africa's home ground is Soccer City, known as FNB Stadium due to a naming rights deal, in...

 at the 2007 COSAFA Cup

2007 COSAFA Cup

The 2007 COSAFA Cup was the 11th edition of the tournament. It was won by South Africa who beat Zambia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw after extra time.- Semi-Finals :--------- 3rd/4th Places :----- Final :----...

, making two appearances as a substitute.