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Thalente Mbatha
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T. Mbatha
Thalente Mbatha 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Thalente Mbatha has appeared in 4 World Cup matches this season, totalling 258 minutes at an average rating of 6.63. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 5 | 291 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7.07 |
 World Cup | 4 | 258 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6.63 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.53 |
| Total | 12 | 639 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 6.29 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Shots | 4 | 1.40 | 63 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 52 |
| Shot accuracy | 25.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 34 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.70 | 75 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.35 | 49 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 31 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 25 |
Thalente Mbatha has taken 4 shots with 1 on target (25% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 65 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 63rd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Thalente Mbatha has 0 assists and 0 key passes . Thalente Mbatha has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 99 | 34.50 | 23 |
| Accurate passes | 83 | 29.00 | 26 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 31 |
| Long balls won | 2 | 0.70 | 19 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Backward passes | 14 | 4.88 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 15 | 5.23 | 39 |
Thalente Mbatha has completed 83 of 99 passes at 84% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 23rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.35 | 12 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 4 |
| Duels won | 7 | 2.44 | 5 |
| Aerials won | 1 | 0.35 | 30 |
| Touches | 136 | 47.40 | 15 |
| Possession lost | 24 | 8.37 | 23 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 1.05 | 65 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1.05 | 66 |
Thalente Mbatha completes 0 dribbles and wins 7 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (30th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.09 | 64 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.70 | 25 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 1.74 | 90 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.74 | 80 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 10 | 3.49 | 34 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Thalente Mbatha makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 43 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 64th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.40 | 76 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.35 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 38 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 72 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.40 | 19 |
| 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 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Thalente Mbatha has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
World CupMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
South Africa squad
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T. Moremi25 yrs#8
L. Foster25 yrs#9
T. Maseko22 yrs#12
I. Rayners30 yrs#15
E. Makgopa26 yrs#17
R. Mofokeng21 yrs#38
Thalente Mbatha previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 128 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.71 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF Champions League | 9 | 719 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 6.96 |
About Thalente Mbatha
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thalente Mbatha has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thalente Mbatha has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 83 from 99 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Thalente Mbatha has won 7 of 18 total duels.
Discipline
Thalente Mbatha has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 0.
About Thalente Mbatha
Thalente Mbatha is a 26-year-old midfielder, representing South Africa. Thalente Mbatha is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 6 March 2000.
Most recent appearance
Thalente Mbatha's most recent match was away at Canada on August 30th. They lost 0-1. Thalente Mbatha played 44 minutes, registering 1 shot with a match rating of 6.51.
Recent matches
- August 30th0-1 lossvsCanada(44 mins, rating 6.51)
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(90 mins, rating 6.97)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.61)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(34 mins, rating 6.43)
- March 9th0-0 drawvsNicaragua(67 mins, rating 7.18)