Centre-backs with the Best Potential in Premier Soccer League 25/26

The highest-potential centre-backs in Premier Soccer League in 25/26, ranked on Field Insider.

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At a glance

L. Seema of Orlando Pirates is the standout for raw talent across centre-backs in Premier Soccer League, with a Field Insider Rating of 1.8, and T. Khumalo leads the scoring with 3 goals.

The numbers a scout watches are the year-on-year jumps: Inácio Miguel has improved his Season rating most, up +22.3 on last season. Those are the players whose trajectory is bending upward fastest.

By our market-value index, L. Seema of Orlando Pirates is the most valuable name in this group at 2.6.

Inácio Miguel-46.4RTG

Kaizer Chiefs · 21/22→25/26

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	Player	Team
1	L. Seema Centre-back	Orlando Pirates	25	56	2
2	A. Jiyane Centre-back	Golden Arrows	23	8	2
3	T. Nkwe Centre-back	Polokwane City	25	36	2
4	K. Ndamane Centre-back	Mamelodi Sundowns	22	29	2
5	M. Mvundlela Centre-back	Polokwane City	40	23	2
6	S. Khumalo Centre-back	Richards Bay	22	11	2
7	L. Motaung Centre-back	TS Galaxy	21	17	2
8	E. Agnikoi Centre-back	Marumo Gallants	20	5	2
9	S. Ncanana Centre-back	Durban City	26	36	2
10	T. Jingana Centre-back	Orbit College	23	13	2
11	T. Moloisane Centre-back	Kaizer Chiefs	26	17	2
12	Igor Salatiel Centre-back	TS Galaxy	24	13	2
13	O. Komara Centre-back	Golden Arrows	25	11	2
14	Surprise Manthosi Centre-back	Polokwane City	20	4	2
15	G. Mashigo Centre-back	Magesi	23	6	2
16	F. Gcaba Centre-back	Durban City	27	26	1
17	N. Ngiba Centre-back	Orbit College	24	2	1
18	P. Fisher Centre-back	TS Galaxy	23	7	1
19	K. Phillips Centre-back	Amazulu	26	11	1
20	M. Chabatsane Centre-back	Marumo Gallants	24	5	1
21	K. Ncube Centre-back	Marumo Gallants	25	6	1
22	T. Moloisane Centre-back	Kaizer Chiefs	27	7	1
23	T. Yamba Centre-back	Sekhukhune United	27	4	1
24	T. Zuke Centre-back	Richards Bay	28	16	1
25	M. Mkhize Centre-back	Durban City	28	8	1
26	Khumbulani Ncube Centre-back	Marumo Gallants	26	6	1
27	N. Idumba Centre-back	Chippa United	27	12271.9%	195.7%
28	K. Cupido Centre-back	Mamelodi Sundowns	28	21	1
29	S. Mcineka Centre-back	Richards Bay	29	30	1
30	N. Sibisi Centre-back	Orlando Pirates	30	45	1
31	S. Msimango Centre-back	Stellenbosch	29	15	1
32	Inácio Miguel Centre-back	Kaizer Chiefs	30	34199.1%	197.9%
33	Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana Centre-back	Marumo Gallants	30	10	1
34	S. Zulu Centre-back	Richards Bay	0	10	1
35	B. Madingwana Centre-back	Chippa United	0	3	1
36	T. Nhlapo Centre-back	Orbit College	0	13	1
37	N. Mabaso Centre-back	Golden Arrows	0	5	1
38	N. Mobbie Centre-back	Sekhukhune United	32	20	1
39	D. Solomons Centre-back	Kaizer Chiefs	30	14	1
40	D. Mofokeng Centre-back	Magesi	0	11	1
41	H. Majadibodu Centre-back	Chippa United	31	17	1
42	K. Mkhabela Centre-back	Orbit College	30	7	1
43	S. Ndebele Centre-back	Siwelele	0	1	1
44	M. Thokolo Centre-back	Sekhukhune United	0	3	1
45	Seun Ndlovu Centre-back	Chippa United	0	5	1
46	Olaoleng Mokgosi Centre-back	Orbit College	0	6	1
47	L. Nkaki Centre-back	Polokwane City	32	36	1
48	V. Zulu Centre-back	TS Galaxy	31	7	1
49	Z. Kwinika Centre-back	Kaizer Chiefs	32	24	1
50	T. Fielies Centre-back	Amazulu	34	28	1