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Yanela Mbuthuma
South Africa
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Orlando PiratesForwardYanela Mbuthuma 2025 season stats
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.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Shots | 2 | 2.70 | 82 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 1.30 | 91 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1.34 | 98 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 1.34 | 95 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Key passes | 4 | 5.40 | 98 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Big chances created | 2 | 2.69 | 98 |
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
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 19 | 25.50 | 79 |
| Accurate passes | 16 | 21.50 | 80 |
| Pass accuracy | 84.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Backward passes | 7 | 9.40 | 91 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 7 |
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
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Dribble attempts | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Dribble success | 0.0% | n/a | 9 |
| Duels won | 1 | 1.34 | 20 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Touches | 30 | 40.30 | 73 |
| Possession lost | 7 | 9.40 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Fouls won | 1 | 1.34 | 66 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 1.34 | 61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yanela Mbuthuma completes 0 dribbles and wins 1 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 21 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 2 | 2.69 | 73 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Yanela Mbuthuma makes 0 tackles and 0 interceptions . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1.34 | 98 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 43 |
| Foul involvements | 1 | 1.34 | 38 |
| 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 |
Yanela Mbuthuma has committed 0 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Friendly InternationalMainly striker (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Yanela Mbuthuma previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout 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 Mozambique on November 17th. They won 2-0. Yanela Mbuthuma played 67 minutes, registering 2 shots, 4 key passs with a match rating of 6.94.
Recent matches
- November 17th2-0 winvsMozambique(67 mins, rating 6.94)
- December 4th0-0 drawvsTanzania(0 mins, rating 0)