Mbekezeli Mbokazi stats
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Major League Soccer
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M. Mbokazi
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M. Mbokazi vs Atlanta United
1 game playedMbekezeli Mbokazi's next match is on Sunday at 00:30 against Atlanta United. See how Mbekezeli Mbokazi did in earlier matches against Atlanta United.
| Date | Played for | Comp | Pos | Score | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | Fls | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 |
ATLvCHI
Sunday 00:30Sun 00:30Before the next match
Atlanta United v Chicago, SaturdayWhat Atlanta United allow left centre backs
Position stats20 appearances at LCB against Atlanta United in their last 20 matches; league average from the Major League Soccer.
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Odds OutliersMbekezeli Mbokazi 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has appeared in 17 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,490 minutes at an average rating of 7.05. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 17 | 1,490 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 7.05 |
 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 | 25 | 2,210 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 48 | 7.03 |
Attacking stats
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has taken 10 shots with 3 on target (30% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 149 minutes. Those shots are worth 1 expected goals (xG), 0.6 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 56th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 248 minutes. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.2 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 33rd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has completed 778 of 914 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 65th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Mbekezeli Mbokazi completes 8 dribbles at a 89% success rate and wins 76 duels .
Defending stats
Mbekezeli Mbokazi makes 31 tackles and 18 interceptions , adding 113 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 48 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 66th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has committed 11 fouls and received 4 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (17 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Chicago squad
R. Lewandowski
38 yrs#9
P. Zinckernagel
31 yrs#11
J. Bamba
30 yrs#19
D. Boltz
20 yrs#28
P. Dithejane
22 yrs
A. Salétros
30 yrs#6
M. Haile-Selassie
27 yrs#7
A. Franco
28 yrs#10
R. Lod
33 yrs#17
J. Gómez25 yrs#18
D. Poreba23 yrs#29
S. Oregel21 yrs#35
R. Turdean16 yrs#37
D. D'Avilla
23 yrs#42
31 yrs
29 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| 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 |
2024/2025
| 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 17 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1490 minutes. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has attempted 10 shots with 3 on target, a 30% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.95 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 9 attempts (89% success rate). Mbekezeli Mbokazi has contributed 6 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Mbekezeli Mbokazi has registered 31 tackles (20 won), 18 interceptions, and 113 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 778 from 914 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Mbekezeli Mbokazi has won 76 of 113 total duels.
Discipline
Mbekezeli Mbokazi has received 4 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 18.
About Mbekezeli Mbokazi
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a 21-year-old defender playing for Chicago Fire in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Mbekezeli Mbokazi is left-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 19 September 2005.
Most recent appearance
Mbekezeli Mbokazi's most recent match was away at New England on February 1st. Chicago lost 1-0. Mbekezeli Mbokazi played 90 minutes, registering 2 shots, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.9.
Recent matches
- February 1st1-0 lossatNew England(90 mins, rating 6.9)
- December 26th1-3 lossvsPhiladelphia Union(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.06)
- May 8th2-1 winvsNew York City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.27)
- January 31st3-1 winvsVancouver Whitecaps(90 mins, rating 7.25)
- August 5th0-1 winatCharlotte(80 mins, rating 7.13)
Next fixture
Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Chicago Fire are next in action on April 2nd against Atlanta United in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Atlanta United vs Chicago Fire match preview.
Teammates at Chicago Fire
Mbekezeli Mbokazi currently plays alongside Dean Boltz, Jeff Gal, Robert Turdean, Mauricio Pineda, Andreas Hanche-Olsen, Sergio Oregel, Josh Cohen, Andrew Gutman, Maren Haile-Selassie, Philip Zinckernagel, Leonardo Barroso, André Franco, Jack Elliott, Noah James Allen, Jonathan Bamba, Sam Rogers, Jonathan Dean, Robert Lewandowski, Djé D'Avilla, Chris Brady, Anton Salétros, Puso Dithejane, David Poreba, Robin Lod, Mbekezeli Mbokazi and Johan Gómez at Chicago Fire.