RACING DRIVER

Giniel de Villiers

1972 - Today

Photo of Giniel de Villiers

Icon of person Giniel de Villiers

Giniel de Villiers (born 25 March 1972 in Barrydale, South Africa) is a South African racing and rally driver, best known for winning the 2009 Dakar Rally. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Giniel de Villiers is the 1,079th most popular racing driver, the 399th most popular biography from South Africa and the 20th most popular South African Racing Driver.

Giniel de Villiers is most famous for his achievements in rally racing, particularly for winning the Dakar Rally in 2009. He is recognized as one of South Africa's top motorsport competitors, having participated in multiple editions of the prestigious event.

Memorability Metrics

Loading...

Page views of Giniel de Villiers by language

Loading...

Among RACING DRIVERS

Among racing drivers, Giniel de Villiers ranks 1,079 out of 1,080. Before him are Victor Martins, Daniel Carlsson, Ayumu Iwasa, Sam Lowes, Dino Beganovic, and Roy Nissany. After him are Paul Aron, Jan Charouz, Fairuz Fauzy, Sergio Gadea, Scott Redding, and James Rossiter.

Most Popular Racing Drivers in Wikipedia

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

Contemporaries

Among people born in 1972, Giniel de Villiers ranks 1,294. Before him are Ruth Ogbeifo, Jamal Mashburn, Noriko Narazaki, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Hank Williams III, and Óli Johannesen. After him are Danny McFarlane, Claudia Karvan, Josh Singer, Matt Hemingway, Wangechi Mutu, and Chris Candido.

Others Born in 1972

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Giniel de Villiers ranks 399 out of 454. Before him are Elna Reinach (1968), Marilyn Agliotti (1979), Tony Greig (1946), Quarraisha Abdool Karim (1960), Darrell Roodt (1962), and Rolene Strauss (1992). After him are Mark Plaatjes (1962), Lucas Thwala (1981), Bennett Mnguni (1974), Moeneeb Josephs (1980), Roy Wegerle (1964), and Tyla (2002).

Others born in South Africa

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous

Among RACING DRIVERS In South Africa

Among racing drivers born in South Africa, Giniel de Villiers ranks 20. Before him are Guy Tunmer (1948), Trevor Blokdyk (1935), William Ferguson (1940), Ernie Pieterse (1938), Luki Botha (1930), and Brad Binder (1995). After him are Kelvin van der Linde (1996).

South African born Racing Drivers

Go to all Rankings
Load previousLoad previous