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Central midfielderSouth AfricaPremier Soccer League

Mthetheleli Mthiyane

Project playerOrlando Pirates · 25 yrsRotationNew signing
1.6
Ratingi
12.8
Seasoni
1.5
Valuei

ratings updated 22 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameMthetheleli Sibansezwe Mthiyane
PositionCentral midfielder
NationalitySouth Africa
Age25
Date of birth21 Jan 2001
Shirt number#21
ClubOrlando Pirates
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Central midfielder

Season stats

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25
Appearances
0
Goals
0
Assists
1982
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Stellenbosch.

Also this season

Earlier this season at Stellenbosch — CAF Confederation Cup: 4 apps, 0g 0a, 181 min

The headline Season rating covers his time at Orlando Pirates; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier Soccer Leagueat Stellenbosch250019826.88
CAF Confederation Cupat Stellenbosch4001816.53

Scout report

Project playerCentral midfielder

M. Mthiyane is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Orlando Pirates, rated 23.4 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 regular starter this season (73.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.32 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mthiyane.

Judged on this season alone, Mthiyane graded 16 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 23rd of 44 of the 44 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 0 goals, 0 assists and 3.315 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Mthiyane, 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 19% of the 44 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 25 Mthiyane is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.5 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 19% central midfielders · Premier Soccer LeagueCurrent season23rd of 44 central midfielders · Premier Soccer League23rd-best central midfielder in the Premier Soccer League40th in the Premier Soccer League · potential8th-highest potential central midfielder in the Premier Soccer League
23.4
Ratingi
8th of 44 central midfielders
15.6
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
73.4%
Minutes
a regular starter
3.32
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Orlando Pirates finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side

25
Apps
3.32
Def. / 90
45
Tackles
20
Interceptions
7
Clean sheets

3.32 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 25 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.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 73.4% 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 23.4, Mthiyane carries the 8th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League (top 19%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.32 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 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals0
Shots on target4
Shots15

Passing

Assists0
Pass accuracy74%

Possession

Successful dribbles16
Dribble success80%
Fouls won17

Defending

Tackles45
Interceptions20
Blocks8
Fouls committed27

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5
Red cards1

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.