Olwethu Makhanya
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Olwethu Makhanya 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Olwethu Makhanya has appeared in 13 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,170 minutes at an average rating of 6.68. 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 | 13 | 1,170 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 6.68 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.36 |
| Total | 14 | 1,260 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 6.73 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 22 |
| Shots | 6 | 0.50 | 49 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.10 | 38 |
| Shot accuracy | 17.0% | n/a | 29 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.08 | 23 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.38 | 91 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.50 | 53 |
| Chances created | 6 | 0.46 | 66 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 24 |
Olwethu Makhanya has taken 6 shots with 1 on target (17% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 195 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 49th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Olwethu Makhanya has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 195 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 | 685 | 52.70 | 59 |
| Accurate passes | 545 | 41.90 | 48 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Long balls won | 43 | 3.31 | 83 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 41 |
| Backward passes | 49 | 3.77 | 29 |
| Passes (final third) | 106 | 8.15 | 89 |
Olwethu Makhanya has completed 545 of 685 passes at 80% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 59th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 5 | 0.38 | 58 |
| Dribble attempts | 6 | 0.46 | 41 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 69 | 5.31 | 80 |
| Aerials won | 32 | 2.46 | 89 |
| Touches | 908 | 69.80 | 57 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 13.23 | 81 |
| Dribbled past | 9 | 0.69 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.15 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 1.00 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 1.08 | 71 |
Olwethu Makhanya completes 5 dribbles at a 83% success rate and wins 69 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 30 | 2.31 | 83 |
| Tackles won | 16 | 1.23 | 68 |
| Interceptions | 17 | 1.31 | 66 |
| Clearances | 60 | 4.62 | 68 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 84 | 6.46 | 98 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 7 | 0.54 | 79 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.08 | 71 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 42 |
Olwethu Makhanya makes 30 tackles and 17 interceptions , adding 60 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 83rd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 14 | 1.08 | 50 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.38 | 86 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Fouls per card | 2.80 | n/a | 28 |
| Foul involvements | 16 | 1.23 | 25 |
| 2nd yellows | 1 | 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 |
Olwethu Makhanya has committed 14 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2.8 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly left center back (12 appearances), also at right center back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Olwethu Makhanya previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 32 | 2,452 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 59 | 6.94 |
About Olwethu Makhanya
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Olwethu Makhanya has featured across 13 appearances (13 starts), totalling 1170 minutes. Olwethu Makhanya has attempted 6 shots with 1 on target, a 17% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Olwethu Makhanya has created 6 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 5 successful dribbles from 6 attempts (83% success rate). Olwethu Makhanya has contributed 6 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Olwethu Makhanya has registered 30 tackles (16 won), 17 interceptions, and 60 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 545 from 685 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Olwethu Makhanya has won 69 of 122 total duels.
Discipline
Olwethu Makhanya has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 14 fouls and winning 2.
About Olwethu Makhanya
Olwethu Makhanya is a 22-year-old defender playing for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Olwethu Makhanya is right-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 30 April 2004.
Most recent appearance
Olwethu Makhanya's most recent match was away at Nicaragua on March 9th. Philadelphia Union drew 0-0. Olwethu Makhanya played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.36.
Recent matches
- August 30th0-1 lossvsCanada(0 mins, rating 0)
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(0 mins, rating 0)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 9th0-0 drawvsNicaragua(90 mins, rating 7.36)
Next fixture
Olwethu Makhanya and Philadelphia Union are next in action on November 21st against New York RB in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Philadelphia Union vs New York RB match preview.
Teammates at Philadelphia Union
Olwethu Makhanya currently plays alongside Frankie Westfield, Nathan Harriel, Philippe Ndinga, Kai Wagner, Ezekiel Alladoh, Ben Bender, Indiana Vassilev, Eddy Davis III, Bruno Damiani, Stas Korzeniowski, Agustín Anello, Alejandro Bedoya, Finn Sundstrom, Jesús Bueno, George Marks, Malik Jakupović, Sal Olivas, Jeremy Rafanello, Cavan Sullivan, Danley Jean Jacques, Milan Iloski, Geiner Martínez, Olwethu Makhanya, Jovan Lukić, Quinn Sullivan, Neil Pierre, Andrew Rick, Andre Blake, Kaiden Moore and Japhet Sery Larsen at Philadelphia Union.