Best defensive U23 players from South Africa

The best defensive U23 players from South Africa, ranked on Field Insider.

At a glance

L. Zikhali of Richards Bay is the standout for raw talent across U23 players from South Africa, with a Field Insider Rating of 88.8, and R. Mofokeng leads the scoring with 10 goals.

By our market-value index, G. Mashigo of Magesi is the most valuable name in this group at 161.2.

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#	Player	Team	Age	CS	Season	Rating
1	R. Mofokeng Attacking midfielder	Orlando Pirates	21	17	37	2
2	K. Sebelebele Full-back	Orlando Pirates	23	14	41	2
3	O. Makhanya Centre-back	Philadelphia Union	22	11	46	45
4	M. Shabalala Attacking midfielder	Kaizer Chiefs	22	10	21	2
5	V. Letlapa Full-back	Sekhukhune United	22	10	34	2
6	K. Ndamane Centre-back	TS Galaxy	22	9	29	2
7	M. Ramabu Central midfielder	Polokwane City	23	9	19	2
8	A. Maqokola Winger	Amazulu	0	7	20	2
9	N. Ndaba Full-back	Orlando Pirates	23	7	22	2
10	M. Mbokazi Centre-back	Orlando Pirates	20	7	21	2
11	W. Duba Central midfielder	Kaizer Chiefs	22	6	15	2
12	T. Mashiloane Full-back	Sekhukhune United	23	6	21	2
13	M. Mvundlela Centre-back	Polokwane City	0	6	23	2
14	S. Hlangabeza Central midfielder	Amazulu	23	6	9	2
15	A. Matrose Attacking midfielder	Chippa United	23	6	12	2
16	I. Okon Full-back	Hannover 96	22	6	22	62
17	S. Magidigidi Centre-forward	Siwelele	21	5	12	2
18	L. Bern Central midfielder	Amazulu	23	5	11	2
19	S. Mthanti Centre-forward	Golden Arrows	22	5	18	2
20	L. Phili Attacking midfielder	Stellenbosch	21	5	21	2
21	S. Kabini Full-back	Molde	22	5	35	43
22	O. Mdaka Full-back	Stellenbosch	22	4	16	2
23	L. Motaung Centre-back	TS Galaxy	0	4	17	2
24	T. Nhlapo Centre-back	Orbit College	0	4	13	2
25	W. Ngema Winger	Richards Bay	0	4	7	2
26	M. Nkota Attacking midfielder	Al-Ettifaq	21	4	15	57
27	L. Sifumba Attacking midfielder	Durban City	21	3	5	2
28	S. Ndlozi Full-back	Magesi	23	3	9	1
29	A. Velebayi Attacking midfielder	Kaizer Chiefs	23	3	0	2
30	S. Sithole Central midfielder	Golden Arrows	23	3	7	2
31	Malibongwe Khoza Centre-back	Mamelodi Sundowns	22	3	8	2
32	P. Dithejane Winger	TS Galaxy	21	3	17	2
33	T. Jingana Centre-back	Orbit College	0	3	13	2
34	S. Mabele Attacking midfielder	Orbit College	0	3	7	2
35	K. Letlhaku Attacking midfielder	Mamelodi Sundowns	20	3	7	2
36	T. Matlhoko Winger	Amazulu	23	2	9	2
37	P. Fisher Centre-back	TS Galaxy	23	2	7	1
38	G. Khoto Attacking midfielder	Orbit College	0	2	9	2
39	Olaoleng Mokgosi Centre-back	Orbit College	0	2	6	2
40	S. Langa Full-back	Sekhukhune United	0	2	8	2
41	L. Modimoeng Centre-forward	Orbit College	0	2	6	2
42	Realeboga Junior Potsana Central midfielder	Orbit College	0	2	10	2
43	A. Sithole Attacking midfielder	Amazulu	23	2	4	2
44	B. Mabuza Attacking midfielder	Marumo Gallants	22	2	13	2
45	Ayanda Lukhele Centre-forward	Orbit College	0	1	7	2
46	T. Maseko Winger	Mamelodi Sundowns	22	1	0	1
47	B. Dlamini Winger	Chippa United	22	1	2	1
48	K. Setlhodi Attacking midfielder	Orbit College	0	1	5	2
49	K. Mhlongo Full-back	Marumo Gallants	0	1	5	2
50	S. Mabena Winger	Mamelodi Sundowns	19	1	0	2