Y. Madiba is a 24-year-old central midfielder at Orbit College, rated 20 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 80th of 273 on scout potential in the Premier Soccer League. An emerging talent, he has been a fringe squad member this season (33.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.7 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Madiba.

Judged on this season alone, Madiba graded 10 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 33rd of 44 of the 44 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League, on 0 goals, 1 assist and 2.7 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Madiba, 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 20, top 39% of the 44 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. At 24 Madiba is in his prime years, and a market index of 1.2 reflects that trajectory.

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Ratingi

17th of 44 central midfielders

9.8

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

33.3%

Minutes

limited game time

2.7

Def. actions / 90

moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Orbit College finished 16th of 16 · a relegation-threatened side

Apps

Goals

Assists

Clean sheets

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

Watch points

Game time. Only 33.3% 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 20, Madiba carries the 17th-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 (2.7 tackles, blocks & interceptions 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.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %33.3%

Available fixtures30 of 30

Goals / 900

Assists / 900.1

Goal contribution / 900.1

Defensive actions / 902.7

Player flow

Goal involvements1

Cards / 900.3

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 (~1), then tapers with age. At 24, Madiba sits on 1.2, at or near its peak. The blue line is Madiba's projected Rating — 20 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

Goals0

Passing

Assists1

Defending

Tackles13

Interceptions9

Blocks5

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards3

Red cards0

Transfer history

Orbit College(on loan)Jul 2025 – now

Orlando Pirates(back from loan)Jul 2024 – Jul 2025

Orbit Collegeuntil Jul 2024

About Y. Madiba

Yanga Madiba is a 24-year-old central midfielder who plays for Orbit College, born on October 5, 2001. He is from South Africa. Orbit College currently sit 16th of 16 in the Premier Soccer League.

When Y. Madiba plays, Orbit College's record this season is 1W-1D-4L.

Recent matches

May 16, 2026: 0-2 loss away at Stellenbosch (90 minutes, 6.7 rating)
May 5, 2026: 2-1 win away at Magesi (90 minutes, 6.3 rating)
April 24, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Durban City (90 minutes, 7.2 rating)
April 18, 2026: 1-2 loss at home vs Golden Arrows (17 minutes, 6.6 rating)
April 6, 2026: 1-3 loss at home vs Kaizer Chiefs (8 minutes, 6.9 rating)
March 22, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Siwelele (66 minutes, 6.3 rating)

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates Y. Madiba at 20 with a Season form score of 9.8, ranking 80th of 273 central midfielders in the Premier Soccer League. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 1 career title — among them the 8 Cup. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 3 recorded seasons, Y. Madiba has totalled 13 club appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists for 3 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 11 appearances for Orbit College.

Y. Madiba's career has also included time at Orlando Pirates.

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.