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WingerSouth AfricaPremier Soccer League

Thapelo Matlhoko

Squad depthAmazulu · 24 yrsFringe player
1.6
Ratingi
9.3
Seasoni
1.3
Valuei

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameThapelo Matlhoko
PositionWinger
NationalitySouth Africa
Age24
Date of birth11 Aug 2002
Shirt number#21
ClubAmazulu
More about T. Matlhoko →
Wingeralso played FWD

Season stats

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12
Appearances
3
Goals
1
Assists
577
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Amazulu.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Premier Soccer League12315776.96

Scout report

Squad depthGoal-getting Winger

T. Matlhoko is a 24-year-old winger at Amazulu, rated 22.8 overall by Field Insider's model. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (21.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.62 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.16 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Matlhoko.

On the season, Matlhoko graded 11 for current form (age-blind), on 3 goals and 1 assist in 12 appearances (0.624 involvements per 90).

We hold a single season for Matlhoko, 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. At 24 Matlhoko is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.3 reflects that trajectory.

22.8
Ratingi
below regular-starter level
11.3
Seasoni
below regular-starter level
21.4%
Minutes
limited game time
0.62
Goal contrib / 90
strong end product

Output in context · Amazulu finished 4th of 16 · an upper-table side

12
Apps
3
Goals
1
Assists
4
G+A
0.25
Goals / app

3 goals in 12 appearances (0.25 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 1 assist for 4 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

  • Final-third output. 0.62 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.16 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

  • Game time. Only 21.4% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

Rated 22.8 overall — below regular-starter level. In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.62 goal contributions 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 wingers in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3—
Shots on target3—
Shots5—

Passing

Assists1—
Pass accuracy79%—

Possession

Successful dribbles4—
Dribble success50%—
Fouls won3—

Defending

Tackles8—
Interceptions6—
Blocks1—
Fouls committed18—

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.