T. Gumede is a 25-year-old central midfielder at Richards Bay, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 3 assists in 0 appearances, a Season grade of 24, top 30% of Premier Soccer League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 22.8, ranking 40th of 273 in the Premier Soccer League. In his prime years, he has been a rotation option (47.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.15 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Gumede.

Judged on this season alone, Gumede graded 24 — a strong campaign that ranks top 30% of the 44 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 2 goals, 3 assists and 3.147 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Gumede, 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 Gumede is in his prime years, and a market index of 2.2 reflects that trajectory.

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22.8

Ratingi

8th of 44 central midfielders

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

47.7%

Minutes

rotation minutes

3.15

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Richards Bay finished 11th of 16 · a lower-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

Clean sheets

No league appearances recorded this season, so there's no output sample to read yet.

Strengths

Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.35 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.

Watch points

Game time. Only 47.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 22.8, Gumede carries the 8th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League of 44 — though on just 0 appearances this season, so the standing rests on a small sample. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.15 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90), with a bit more on the ball than most in the role. 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %47.7%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900.14

Assists / 900.21

Goal contribution / 900.35

Defensive actions / 903.147

Player flow

Goal involvements5

Cards / 900

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 23–27 (~2), then tapers with age. At 25, Gumede sits on 2.2, at or near its peak. The blue line is Gumede's projected Rating — 22.8 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 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2

Passing

Assists3

Defending

Tackles32

Interceptions12

Blocks1

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards0

Red cards0

About T. Gumede

Thulani Gumede is a 25-year-old central midfielder who plays for Richards Bay, born on June 15, 2001. He is from South Africa. Richards Bay currently sit 11th of 16 in the Premier Soccer League.

When T. Gumede plays, Richards Bay's record this season is 2W-5D-3L — and his match ratings average 6.6 at home against 6.48 on the road.

Recent matches

May 16, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Sekhukhune United (78 minutes, 1 assist, 6.3 rating)
May 9, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Marumo Gallants (78 minutes, 5.9 rating)
May 6, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Polokwane City (90 minutes, 6 rating)
April 26, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Mamelodi Sundowns (90 minutes, 6.9 rating)
April 19, 2026: 1-0 win away at TS Galaxy (89 minutes, 1 assist, 7.3 rating)
April 10, 2026: 2-2 draw at home vs Orlando Pirates (71 minutes, 1 goal, 7.9 rating)
April 7, 2026: 2-1 win at home vs Stellenbosch (76 minutes, 5.9 rating)
March 22, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Durban City (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)
March 14, 2026: 1-2 loss away at Amazulu (85 minutes, 1 assist, 7 rating)
March 11, 2026: 0-2 loss away at Orlando Pirates (90 minutes, 5.9 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates T. Gumede at 22.8 with a Season form score of 24, ranking 40th of 273 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

Career

Across 4 recorded seasons, T. Gumede has totalled 46 club appearances with 2 goals and 2 assists for 1 club. His busiest campaign came in 2024/25, with 24 appearances for Richards Bay.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.