Thapelo Morena
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Mamelodi Sundowns.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer League | 16 | 0 | 3 | 876 | 6.91 |
 CAF Champions League | 7 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 6.6 |
 8 Cup | 9 | 1 | 0 | 344 | 6.66 |
Scout report
T. Morena is a 33-year-old full-back at Mamelodi Sundowns, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 3 assists in 16 appearances, a Season grade of 18, top 71% of Premier Soccer League full-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 7.2, ranking 244th of 273 in the Premier Soccer League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member (32.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.16 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Morena.
Judged on this season alone, Morena graded 18 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 24th of 34 of the 34 full-backs in the Premier Soccer League, on 5 clean sheets and 2.158 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Morena, 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 7, 32nd of 34 of the 34 full-backs in the Premier Soccer League. At 33 Morena is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.2 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Mamelodi Sundowns finished 2nd of 16 · a title-challenging side
2.16 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 16 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (2nd 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 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.31 goal involvements per 90, useful for a full-back.
- Creativity. 0.31 assists per 90 — a genuine creative outlet.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 32.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 33, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 7.2, Morena carries the 32nd-highest potential of the full-backs in the Premier Soccer League of 34 — though on just 16 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.16 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.7× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among full-backs in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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