N. Maphangule is a 29-year-old defensive midfielder at Polokwane City, rated 1.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 127th of 257 in the Premier Soccer League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present this season (82.9% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.66 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Maphangule.

Judged on this season alone, Maphangule graded 22 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 9% of the 36 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 1 goal, 0 assists and 3.66 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Maphangule, 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 1, 15th of 36 of the 36 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 29 Maphangule is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

Current potential15th of 36 defensive midfielders · Premier Soccer League Current seasonTop 9% defensive midfielders · Premier Soccer League3rd-best defensive midfielder in the Premier Soccer League127th in the Premier Soccer League · potential15th-highest potential defensive midfielder in the Premier Soccer League

1.2

Ratingi

15th of 36 defensive midfielders

21.7

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

82.9%

Minutes

near ever-present

3.66

Def. actions / 90

solid defensive volume

Output in context · Polokwane City finished 7th of 16 · a mid-table side

3.66

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.66 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 29 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 82.9% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Defensive volume. 3.66 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.

Watch points

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

Outlook

With a Rating of 1.2, Maphangule carries the 15th-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League of 36. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (3.66 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Experienced and reliable, but the value curve is easing (1.1× now → 0.8× projected in three years).

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %82.9%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900.04

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900.04

Defensive actions / 903.66

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Shot conversion %50

Shot accuracy %28.6

Pass accuracy %81

Dribble success %41.7

Cards / 900.241

Foul involvement / 902.735

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 17–37 (~0), then tapers with age. At 29, Maphangule sits on 0, at or near its peak. The blue line is Maphangule's projected Rating — 1.2 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.