Tyrique Bartlett (born 14 April 1999) is a South African professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Club career

In June 2017, Bartlett joined

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on a three-year deal after a successful trial. In June 2019, he was released by Newcastle United. In February 2020, he joined

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side Cape Umoya United on a free transfer. On 28 February 2020, he made his professional league debut as a substitute in a 2–0 loss to Marumo Gallants. In December 2021, he joined

International career

In August 2017, Bartlett was called up to the South Africa U20 squad for the first time.

Personal life

Bartlett was born in Switzerland. He is the son of former South Africa international footballer

Shaun Bartlett Shaun Bartlett (born 31 October 1972) is a South African professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Football player, player who is the manager of Cape Town Spurs F.C., Cape Town Spurs. During his playing career, h ...

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* * 1999 births Living people South African soccer players Association football forwards National First Division players Newcastle United F.C. players Cape Umoya United F.C. players Cape Town Spurs F.C. players South African expatriate soccer players South African expatriate sportspeople in England Expatriate footballers in England {{SouthAfrica-footy-forward-stub