Yanela Mbuthuma stats
South Africa
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Y. Mbuthuma
Orlando PiratesForwardBefore the next match
South Africa v Kenya, Friday
What Kenya allow strikers
Position stats12 appearances at ST against Kenya in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
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As a striker, Yanela Mbuthuma has appeared in 1 Friendly International match this season, totalling 67 minutes at an average rating of 6.94. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Friendly International attackers.
Attacking stats
Yanela Mbuthuma has taken 2 shots with 1 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 34 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 82nd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Yanela Mbuthuma has 0 assists and 4 key passes , creating 2 big chances . Yanela Mbuthuma has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 34th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
Yanela Mbuthuma has completed 16 of 19 passes at 84% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 79th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
Yanela Mbuthuma completes 0 dribbles and wins 1 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
Yanela Mbuthuma makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
Yanela Mbuthuma has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Friendly InternationalMainly striker (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
South Africa squad
S. Campbell21 yrs#11
T. Maseko22 yrs#12
R. Mofokeng22 yrs#38
T. Matthews26 yrs
L. Singh29 yrs
C. Mailula25 yrs
P. Dithejane22 yrsY. Mbuthuma24 yrs
O. Appollis25 yrs
T. Moremi26 yrs
I. Rayners30 yrs
T. Zwane37 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and countryAbout Yanela Mbuthuma
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Yanela Mbuthuma has created 0 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. Yanela Mbuthuma has contributed 4 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Yanela Mbuthuma has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 0 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 16 from 19 pass attempts, a 84% pass accuracy rate. Yanela Mbuthuma has won 1 of 3 total duels.
Discipline
Yanela Mbuthuma has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 0 fouls and winning 1.
About Yanela Mbuthuma
Yanela Mbuthuma is a 24-year-old forward, representing South Africa. Yanela Mbuthuma is -footed. Born on 23 February 2002.
Most recent appearance
Yanela Mbuthuma's most recent match was away at Egypt on November 13th for South Africa. South Africa won 0-1. Yanela Mbuthuma played 27 minutes with a match rating of 6.47.