Tlakusani Mthethwa
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Richards Bay.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer Leagueat Richards Bay | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1611 | 6.84 |
Scout report
T. Mthethwa is a 33-year-old defensive midfielder at Stellenbosch, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 22 appearances, a Season grade of 16, top 40% of Premier Soccer League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 8.3, ranking 231st of 273 in the Premier Soccer League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (59.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.8 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Mthethwa.
Judged on this season alone, Mthethwa graded 16 — a solid campaign that ranks top 40% of the 35 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 0 goals, 0 assists and 4.804 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Mthethwa, 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 8, 31st of 35 of the 35 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 33 Mthethwa is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.3 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Stellenbosch finished 9th of 16 · a mid-table side
4.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — solid defensive volume, with 7 clean sheets across 22 appearances.
Strengths
- Defensive volume. 4.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — does the unseen work.
Watch points
- Game time. Only 59.7% 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 8.3, Mthethwa carries the 31st-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League of 35. Defensively he reads as solid defensive volume (4.8 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). 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 defensive midfielders in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
No transfer news found for this player.
