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Kulumani Ndamane

Project playerMamelodi Sundowns · 22 yrsStarter

ratings updated 22 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameKulumani Ndamane
PositionCentre-back
NationalitySouth Africa
Age22
Date of birth5 Feb 2004
Shirt number#25
ClubMamelodi Sundowns
Centre-back
26
Appearances
0
Goals
1
Assists
2270
Minutes

Domestic-league season · TS Galaxy.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier Soccer Leagueat TS Galaxy130111707.12
CAF Champions League7005086.9
League Cupat TS Galaxy1000
8 Cupat TS Galaxy1010

Scout report

Project playerCentral defender

K. Ndamane is a 22-year-old central defender at Mamelodi Sundowns, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 1 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 35, top 14% of Premier Soccer League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 25.2, ranking 20th of 273 in the Premier Soccer League and 1687th of 1777 U-23 players tracked. An emerging talent, he has been an ever-present (84.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.01 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ndamane.

Judged on this season alone, Ndamane graded 35 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 15% of the 64 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League, on 9 clean sheets and 3.013 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Ndamane, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, top 5% of the 64 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League. At 22 Ndamane is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 2.3 reflects that trajectory.

25.2
Ratingi
3rd of 64 centre-backs
34.7
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
84.1%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.01
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Mamelodi Sundowns finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side

26
Apps
3.01
Def. / 90
29
Tackles
37
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

3.01 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 26 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 0 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 84.1% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 25.2, Ndamane carries the 3rd-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League (top 5%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.01 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 1.9×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target4
Shots11

Passing

Assists1
Pass accuracy75%

Possession

Successful dribbles4
Dribble success57.1%
Fouls won25

Defending

Tackles29
Interceptions37
Blocks10
Fouls committed28

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards10
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.