Mbekezeli Mbokazi
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has appeared in 12 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,050 minutes at an average rating of 7.02. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 1,050 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 7.02 |
 World Cup | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 6.89 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7.02 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.21 |
| Total | 20 | 1,770 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 7.00 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 7 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0.17 | 83 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.09 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 4 | 0.34 | 89 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 1 | 0.10 | 13 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.09 | 17 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has taken 7 shots with 3 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 150 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has 0 assists and 1 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 1050 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 636 | 54.50 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 541 | 46.40 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 32 | 2.74 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 44 | 3.77 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 59 | 5.06 | 48 |
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has completed 541 of 636 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 63rd percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 3 | 0.26 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 4 | 0.34 | 34 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 48 | 4.11 | 49 |
| Aerials won | 13 | 1.11 | 42 |
| Touches | 835 | 71.60 | 62 |
| Possession lost | 108 | 9.26 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 2 | 0.17 | 10 |
| Fouls won | 11 | 0.94 | 69 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.17 | 34 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 0.60 | 42 |
Mbekezeli Mbokazi completes 3 dribbles at a 75% success rate and wins 48 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 21 | 1.80 | 61 |
| Tackles won | 14 | 1.20 | 65 |
| Interceptions | 12 | 1.03 | 43 |
| Clearances | 80 | 6.86 | 95 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 4.11 | 61 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.60 | 82 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Mbekezeli Mbokazi makes 21 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 80 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 50 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 61st percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.34 | 5 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.17 | 42 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.29 | 29 |
| 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 |
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (12 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Mbekezeli Mbokazi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 6.86 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3.40 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7.09 |
About Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has featured across 12 appearances (12 starts), totalling 1050 minutes. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has attempted 7 shots with 3 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 3 successful dribbles from 4 attempts (75% success rate). Mbekezeli Mbokazi has contributed 1 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has registered 21 tackles (14 won), 12 interceptions, and 80 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 541 from 636 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has won 48 of 66 total duels.
Discipline
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 11.
About Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a 20-year-old defender playing for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Mbekezeli Mbokazi is left-footed and wears the number 14 shirt. Born on 19 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Mbekezeli Mbokazi's most recent match was away at Canada on August 30th. Chicago Fire lost 0-1. Mbekezeli Mbokazi played 90 minutes, registering 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.95.
Recent matches
- July 29th0-0 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(0 mins, rating 0)
- August 30th0-1 lossvsCanada(90 mins, rating 6.95)
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(90 mins, rating 7.23)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(90 mins, rating 6.62)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(90 mins, rating 6.74)
Next fixture
Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Chicago Fire are next in action on November 21st against Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Miami vs Chicago Fire match preview.
Teammates at Chicago Fire
Mbekezeli Mbokazi currently plays alongside Christopher Cupps, Josh Cohen, Dylan Borso, Jeff Gal, Joel Waterman, Hugo Cuypers, Djé D'Avilla, Sam Rogers, Jonathan Bamba, Chris Mueller, Mauricio Pineda, Jonathan Dean, Dean Boltz, Andrew Gutman, Robert Turdean, Robert Lewandowski, Chris Brady, Jack Elliott, Anton Salétros, André Franco, Sergio Oregel, Jason Shokalook, Leonardo Barroso, Puso Dithejane, Philip Zinckernagel, Maren Haile-Selassie, Viktor Radojević, David Poreba, Robin Lod and Mbekezeli Mbokazi at Chicago Fire.