Langelihle Phili
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Stellenbosch.
Also this season
Earlier this season at Stellenbosch — CAF Confederation Cup: 6 apps, 1g 0a, 281 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Kaizer Chiefs; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer Leagueat Stellenbosch | 26 | 7 | 1 | 1647 | 6.87 |
 Africa Cup of Nations U20at South Africa U20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 306 | — |
 CAF Confederation Cupat Stellenbosch | 6 | 1 | 0 | 281 | 7.04 |
 World Cup - U20at South Africa U20 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 114 | 7 |
Scout report
L. Phili is a 21-year-old attacking midfielder at Kaizer Chiefs, enjoying a standout season — 7 goals and 1 assists in 26 appearances, a Season grade of 26, top 13% of Premier Soccer League attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 25.9, ranking 8th of 273 in the Premier Soccer League and 1678th of 1777 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a regular starter (61% of available minutes). He brings 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0.38 goals, 0.06 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Phili.
Judged on this season alone, Phili graded 26 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 13% of the 32 attacking midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 7 goals and 1 assist in 26 appearances (0.437 involvements per 90).
We hold a single season for Phili, 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 26, top 13% of the 32 attacking midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 21 Phili is still climbing toward his ceiling, and a market index of 2.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Kaizer Chiefs finished 3rd of 16 · an upper-table side
7 goals in 26 appearances (0.27 per game) for an upper-table side. Add 1 assist for 8 goal contributions in all.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 61% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0.38 goals, 0.06 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.15 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 25.9, Phili carries the 4th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Premier Soccer League (top 13%). In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.44 goal contributions per 90). At 21 the trajectory points up — potential sits near its ceiling (97/100) and market value should climb as minutes and output follow.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
