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Deano van Rooyen is a South African professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Orlando Pirates. He was born on November 24, 1996, in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa, making him 29 years old as of 2026 ²⁸.

Career Highlights and Background

Van Rooyen began his career at Stellenbosch FC before making a move to Orlando Pirates in 2024 ²⁴. His market value is estimated at €1.20 million ².

International Appearances

Van Rooyen received his first call-up to the South Africa national team in June 2025 ¹. He subsequently appeared in two friendly matches for the national team in June 2025, playing against Mozambique and Tanzania ¹.

Recent Season Performance

At the beginning of the 2025–26 season, Van Rooyen experienced injury issues, which led to him losing his starting position to Thabiso Lebitso ¹.

Family Connections

Deano van Rooyen is also the cousin of fellow footballer Ashley Du Preez ⁷. They grew up together in the Idas Valley area of Stellenbosch ⁷.