Siyabonga Ngezana
South Africa
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Siyabonga Ngezana 2025/2026 season stats
As a right center back, Siyabonga Ngezana has appeared in 18 Superliga matches this season, totalling 1,454 minutes at an average rating of 6.73. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Superliga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Superliga | 18 | 1,454 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 6.73 |
 Europa League | 10 | 875 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6.75 |
 Champions League | 4 | 345 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.20 |
| Total | 32 | 2,674 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 6.67 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.06 | 49 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.40 | 33 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 83 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 26 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 26 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.12 | 90 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0.25 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.06 | 29 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 88 |
| Assists | 1 | 0.10 | 81 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.30 | 38 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.31 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.06 | 51 |
Siyabonga Ngezana has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 208 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 33rd percentile for shot volume among defenders. Siyabonga Ngezana has 1 assist and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 291 minutes. Siyabonga Ngezana has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is elite, ranking in the 81st percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 885 | 54.80 | 90 |
| Accurate passes | 801 | 49.60 | 91 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.0% | n/a | 98 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 2.91 | 74 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Backward passes | 61 | 3.78 | 47 |
| Passes (final third) | 58 | 3.59 | 12 |
Siyabonga Ngezana has completed 801 of 885 passes at 91% accuracy . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 90th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.19 | 37 |
| Dribble attempts | 7 | 0.43 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 74 | 4.58 | 54 |
| Aerials won | 34 | 2.10 | 72 |
| Touches | 1083 | 67.00 | 74 |
| Possession lost | 100 | 6.19 | 5 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.50 | 43 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 0.74 | 60 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.12 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Siyabonga Ngezana completes 3 dribbles at a 43% success rate and wins 74 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 1.55 | 43 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 0.99 | 40 |
| Interceptions | 11 | 0.68 | 9 |
| Clearances | 70 | 4.33 | 50 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 88 | 5.45 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.06 | 65 |
| Errors led to goal | 1 | 0.06 | 80 |
Siyabonga Ngezana makes 25 tackles and 11 interceptions , adding 70 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 58 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 43rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 13 | 0.80 | 29 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.25 | 74 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 3.25 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 25 | 1.55 | 41 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Siyabonga Ngezana has committed 13 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.3 fouls.
Positions played
SuperligaMainly right center back (17 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Siyabonga Ngezana previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6.79 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 254 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6.79 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 23 | 1,858 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 45 | 6.97 |
| Europa League | 11 | 886 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 5.62 |
| Champions League | 4 | 316 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 5 | 450 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.86 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superliga | 30 | 2,541 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 59 | 7.19 |
About Siyabonga Ngezana
Superliga 2025/2026 season
This season in the Superliga, Siyabonga Ngezana has scored 1 assist across 18 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1454 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Siyabonga Ngezana has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Siyabonga Ngezana has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 7 attempts (43% success rate). Siyabonga Ngezana has contributed 5 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Siyabonga Ngezana has registered 25 tackles (16 won), 11 interceptions, and 70 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 801 from 885 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Siyabonga Ngezana has won 74 of 127 total duels.
Discipline
Siyabonga Ngezana has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 13 fouls and winning 12.
About Siyabonga Ngezana
Siyabonga Ngezana is a 29-year-old defender playing for FCSB in the Superliga, representing South Africa. Siyabonga Ngezana is right-footed and wears the number 30 shirt. Born on 15 July 1997.
Most recent appearance
Siyabonga Ngezana's most recent match was away at Hermannstadt on March 29th. FCSB lost 2-0. Siyabonga Ngezana played 90 minutes, registering 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.69.
Recent matches
- May 11th1-2 winatDinamo Bucureşti(0 mins, rating 0)
- September 1st4-3 winvsBotoşani(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 29th2-0 lossatHermannstadt(90 mins, rating 6.69)
- July 31st2-3 winatFarul Constanța(12 mins, rating 6.43)
- November 18th4-0 winvsOtelul(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Siyabonga Ngezana and FCSB are next in action on May 30th against Dinamo Bucureşti in the Superliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Dinamo Bucureşti vs FCSB match preview.
Teammates at FCSB
Siyabonga Ngezana currently plays alongside Dylan Batubinsika, André Duarte, Mihai Toma, Luca Gabriel Stancu, João Paulo, Risto Radunovic, Octavian Popescu, Juri Cisotti, Arnold Garita, Eddy Gnahoré, Andrei Dăncuș, David Miculescu, Dennis Politic, Ofri Arad, Ronny Labonne, Valentin Crețu, Siyabonga Ngezana, Mihai Popescu, Aymen Boutoutaou, Joyskim Dawa, Ștefan Târnovanu, Mihai Udrea, David Popa, Alexandru Stoian, Matei Popa and Ricardo Pădurariu at FCSB.