S. Ncanana is a 26-year-old central defender at Durban City, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 24 appearances, a Season grade of 36, top 7% of Premier Soccer League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 1.6, ranking 49th of 295 in the Premier Soccer League. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter (78.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.28 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Ncanana.

Judged on this season alone, Ncanana graded 36 — an excellent campaign that ranks top 8% of the 70 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League, on 11 clean sheets and 3.278 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Ncanana, 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 2, top 19% of the 70 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League. At 26 Ncanana is in his prime years, and a market index of 0 reflects that trajectory.

Current potentialTop 19% centre-backs · Premier Soccer League Current seasonTop 8% centre-backs · Premier Soccer League5th-best centre-back in the Premier Soccer League49th in the Premier Soccer League · potential13th-highest potential centre-back in the Premier Soccer League

1.6

Ratingi

13th of 70 centre-backs

Seasoni

developing / rotation level

78.3%

Minutes

a regular starter

3.28

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Durban City finished 8th of 16 · a mid-table side

3.28

Def. / 90

Tackles

Interceptions

Clean sheets

3.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 11 clean sheets across 24 appearances.

Strengths

Availability. On the pitch for 78.3% 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 1.6, Ncanana carries the 13th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League (top 19%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.28 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %78.3%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900

Assists / 900

Goal contribution / 900

Defensive actions / 903.278

Player flow

Goal involvements0

Shot conversion %0

Shot accuracy %20

Pass accuracy %68

Dribble success %100

Cards / 900.213

Foul involvement / 901.107

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 26, Ncanana sits on 0, at or near its peak. The blue line is Ncanana's projected Rating — 1.6 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.

Season statistics

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

Shooting

Goals0

Shots on target3

Shots15

Passing

Assists0

Pass accuracy68%

Possession

Successful dribbles2

Dribble success100%

Fouls won13

Defending

Tackles41

Interceptions22

Blocks14

Fouls committed13

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards5

Red cards0

Transfer history

Durban City2024/25 – now

Maritzburg Utd2023/24 – 2024/25

Richards Bay(back from loan)2023/24 – 2023/24

University of Pretoria(on loan)2022/23 – 2023/24

Richards Bay2021/22 – 2022/23

Royal AMuntil 2021/22

About S. Ncanana

S. Ncanana is a 26-year-old centre-back who plays for Durban City, born on July 4, 2000. He is from South Africa. Durban City currently sit 8th of 16 in the Premier Soccer League.

This season

In the current season, S. Ncanana has made 24 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists across 2,114 minutes, with 5 yellow cards.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates S. Ncanana at 1.6 with a Season form score of 36, ranking 49th of 295 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the 1st Division. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, S. Ncanana has totalled 65 club appearances with 2 goals and 0 assists for 2 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 28 appearances for Durban City.

S. Ncanana's career has also included time at Maritzburg Utd, Richards Bay, University of Pretoria and Royal AM.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.

Profile

Season stats

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Durban City finished 8th of 16 · a mid-table side

Strengths

Watch points