Crest of South Africa
MidfielderSeason 2026

Thalente Mbatha

South AfricaWorld CupData current as of 06 September 2026
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NationalitySouth Africa
PositionMidfielder
Age26 years
Height180 cm
Weight71 kg
Shirt number5

Thalente Mbatha: season at a glance

Thalente Mbatha represents South Africa in World Cup during the 2026 season. Across 4 appearances, the player has completed 258 minutes, scored 0 goals and recorded 0 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 4, Shots on target: 1, Shot accuracy: 25.0%, Expected goals (xG): 0.31 and Non-penalty xG: 0.31.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 6, Interceptions: 5, Clearances: 5 and Duels won: 7.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 2 seasons.

Season overview

4Appearances
258Minutes
0Goals
0Assists
6.63Average rating
0Goal involvements0.00 per 90

Playing time and performance

4Appearances
2Starts
258Minutes
0.00Goals per 90
0.00Assists per 90
6.63Average rating

Player strengths

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Average rating13 / 100

Below average

Key passes / per 9018 / 100

Below average

Expected assists (xA) / per 9021 / 100

Below average

Passes / per 9038 / 100

Around average

Pass completion42 / 100

Around average

Dribbles / per 9030 / 100

Below average

Tackles / per 9076 / 100

Above average

Interceptions / per 9094 / 100

Above average

Goals minus xG
-0.31
Assists minus xA
-0.20
xG per shot
0.08
Starting rate
50%
Minutes per appearance
64.5
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Attacking

0Goals
4Shots1.40 per 90
1Shots on target0.35 per 90
25.0%Shot accuracy
0.0%Shot conversion
0.31Expected goals (xG)0.11 per 90
0.31Non-penalty xG0.11 per 90

Chance creation

0Assists0.00 per 90
0.20Expected assists (xA)0.07 per 90
4Crosses1.40 per 90

Passing and possession

99Passes34.53 per 90
83Completed passes28.95 per 90
83.8%Pass completion
1Dribbles0.35 per 90

Defending

6Tackles2.09 per 90
5Interceptions1.74 per 90
5Clearances1.74 per 90
1Blocks0.35 per 90
7Duels won38.0%
1Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

1Yellow cards
0Red cards
4Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Orlando Pirates - Milford01 Aug 20262 : 0Starter00-
South Africa - Canada28 Jun 20260 : 1Substitute00-
Orbit College - Orlando Pirates23 May 20260 : 2Starter00-
Orlando Pirates - Durban City16 May 20260 : 0Starter00-
Magesi - Orlando Pirates09 May 20260 : 3Starter00-
Stellenbosch - Orlando Pirates05 May 20260 : 2Starter00-
Orlando Pirates - Kaizer Chiefs26 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00-
Richards Bay - Orlando Pirates10 Apr 20262 : 2Starter00-
Orlando Pirates - Golden Arrows07 Apr 20265 : 0Starter00-
TS Galaxy - Orlando Pirates22 Mar 20260 : 6Starter00-
Orlando Pirates - Siwelele14 Mar 20261 : 1Starter01-
Orlando Pirates - Richards Bay11 Mar 20262 : 0Starter00-
Polokwane City - Orlando Pirates04 Mar 20261 : 2Starter00-
Kaizer Chiefs - Orlando Pirates28 Feb 20260 : 3Starter00-
Orlando Pirates - Magesi31 Jan 20262 : 0Starter00-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026World Cup425800
2025/2026Premier Soccer League221,60601

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Thalente Mbatha play for?

Thalente Mbatha is listed with South Africa in World Cup for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Thalente Mbatha have?

Thalente Mbatha has 0 goals and 0 assists in 4 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Thalente Mbatha played?

The 2026 record contains 258 minutes across 4 appearances.

What statistics are available for Thalente Mbatha?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.