Masindi Nemtajela
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Orlando Pirates.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer League | 18 | 0 | 1 | 1124 | 6.88 |
 8 Cup | 16 | 1 | 2 | 1037 | 7.15 |
Scout report
M. Nemtajela is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder at Orlando Pirates, rated 22.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 40th of 273 on scout potential in the Premier Soccer League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option this season (41.6% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.16 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Nemtajela.
Judged on this season alone, Nemtajela graded 14 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 17th of 35 of the 35 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 4.164 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Nemtajela, 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 23, top 9% of the 35 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 25 Nemtajela is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.4 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Orlando Pirates finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side
4.16 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st 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
- Defensive volume. 4.16 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 41.6% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 22.6, Nemtajela carries the 3rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League (top 9%). Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.16 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) 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 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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