Tylon Smith's Signing Now Confirmed.....
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2025 6:46 pm
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From the Club..
TYLON Smith has completed a permanent move to QPR from South African side Stellenbosch FC for an
undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old defender comes to west London after an incredible rise over the past 12 months.
Smith only signed his first professional contract in October 2024, which came after he helped South Africa U20s
lift the COSAFU U20 Challenge Cup earlier that month.
He was named Man of the Match following their 2-0 win in the final against Zambia, and was also included in the
Team of the Tournament.
Building on that success, in May this year Smith helped his country again as they won the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
His impressive impact on the competition saw him named Player of the Tournament.
This month, Smith was also nominated for the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season, which is the reserve league
in South Africa.
“I’m very happy to be here,” said a smiling Smith, who will initially integrate into the Development Squad.
“I’m really proud and grateful for the opportunity QPR have given me to showcase my talent.
“QPR is well-known for developing young players. The style of play here is similar to how we play in South Africa and
it’s a style that I really like.”
Describing himself as a player, Smith said: “I would say I’m like a modern defender; composed, good on the ball but
I also enjoy defending.”
Reflecting on last year’s U20 AFCON success, Smith admitted: “It was incredible!
“Scoring the winning goal in the semi-final against Nigeria was amazing and we made history by winning the final.
“It was very special to win Player of the Tournament - it’s very rare for it to go to a defender, it usually goes to an
attacking player, so that was amazing for me.”
Looking to the future, Smith said: “My main focus now is QPR. I’m going to give my all for this club and hopefully
together we can be successful.”
CEO Christian Nourry said: “We are happy to beat significant competition to land the services of Tylon today.
“His raw attributes give him every opportunity to become a successful central defender and we are excited that the
player feels, as we do, that we are best placed to develop and extract that potential from him.
“We will take it step by step.”
This transfer is subject to international clearance and visa approval.'
From the Club..
TYLON Smith has completed a permanent move to QPR from South African side Stellenbosch FC for an
undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old defender comes to west London after an incredible rise over the past 12 months.
Smith only signed his first professional contract in October 2024, which came after he helped South Africa U20s
lift the COSAFU U20 Challenge Cup earlier that month.
He was named Man of the Match following their 2-0 win in the final against Zambia, and was also included in the
Team of the Tournament.
Building on that success, in May this year Smith helped his country again as they won the U20 Africa Cup of Nations.
His impressive impact on the competition saw him named Player of the Tournament.
This month, Smith was also nominated for the DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season, which is the reserve league
in South Africa.
“I’m very happy to be here,” said a smiling Smith, who will initially integrate into the Development Squad.
“I’m really proud and grateful for the opportunity QPR have given me to showcase my talent.
“QPR is well-known for developing young players. The style of play here is similar to how we play in South Africa and
it’s a style that I really like.”
Describing himself as a player, Smith said: “I would say I’m like a modern defender; composed, good on the ball but
I also enjoy defending.”
Reflecting on last year’s U20 AFCON success, Smith admitted: “It was incredible!
“Scoring the winning goal in the semi-final against Nigeria was amazing and we made history by winning the final.
“It was very special to win Player of the Tournament - it’s very rare for it to go to a defender, it usually goes to an
attacking player, so that was amazing for me.”
Looking to the future, Smith said: “My main focus now is QPR. I’m going to give my all for this club and hopefully
together we can be successful.”
CEO Christian Nourry said: “We are happy to beat significant competition to land the services of Tylon today.
“His raw attributes give him every opportunity to become a successful central defender and we are excited that the
player feels, as we do, that we are best placed to develop and extract that potential from him.
“We will take it step by step.”
This transfer is subject to international clearance and visa approval.'