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Thapelo Maseko
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Match-by-match stats
T. Maseko
Thapelo Maseko 2026 season stats
As a right winger, Thapelo Maseko has appeared in 3 World Cup matches this season, totalling 245 minutes at an average rating of 6.85. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other World Cup attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 3 | 245 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6.85 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.82 |
| Total | 5 | 319 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 6.84 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.40 | 56 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.37 | 36 |
| Shots | 8 | 2.90 | 60 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.40 | 19 |
| Shot accuracy | 13.0% | n/a | 11 |
| Shot conversion | 13.0% | n/a | 45 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 96 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.73 | 53 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 1.84 | 98 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 24 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.10 | 44 |
| Chances created | 1 | 0.37 | 14 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 19 |
Thapelo Maseko has taken 8 shots with 1 on target (13% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 31 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.5 expected goals (xG), 0.3 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 60th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Thapelo Maseko has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 245 minutes. Thapelo Maseko has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 24th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 45 | 16.50 | 16 |
| Accurate passes | 36 | 13.20 | 20 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 48 |
| Long balls won | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 17 | 6.24 | 34 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 1.10 | 20 |
Thapelo Maseko has completed 36 of 45 passes at 80% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 16th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 6 | 2.20 | 85 |
| Dribble attempts | 15 | 5.51 | 88 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 22 | 8.08 | 96 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Touches | 112 | 41.10 | 41 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 11.76 | 45 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 1.47 | 91 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 3.67 | 98 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 1.47 | 66 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1.47 | 70 |
Thapelo Maseko completes 6 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 22 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 2.20 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.37 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.73 | 81 |
| Clearances | 1 | 0.37 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 11 | 4.04 | 83 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 48 |
Thapelo Maseko makes 6 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 41 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.47 | 73 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 37 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 37 |
| Foul involvements | 14 | 5.14 | 98 |
| 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 |
Thapelo Maseko has committed 4 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
World CupMainly right winger (3 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs attackersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
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South Africa squad
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I. Rayners30 yrs#15
E. Makgopa26 yrs#17
R. Mofokeng21 yrs#38
Thapelo Maseko previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 201 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.92 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF Champions League | 7 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5.71 |
About Thapelo Maseko
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Thapelo Maseko has created 1 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 6 successful dribbles from 15 attempts (40% success rate). Thapelo Maseko has contributed 3 key passes and 2 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Thapelo Maseko has registered 6 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 36 from 45 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Thapelo Maseko has won 22 of 49 total duels.
Discipline
Thapelo Maseko has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 10.
About Thapelo Maseko
Thapelo Maseko is a 22-year-old forward, representing South Africa. Thapelo Maseko is left-footed and wears the number 12 shirt. Born on 11 November 2003.
Most recent appearance
Thapelo Maseko's most recent match was away at Canada on August 30th. They lost 0-1. Thapelo Maseko played 86 minutes, registering 2 key passs, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- August 30th0-1 lossvsCanada(86 mins, rating 6.5)
- May 25th1-0 winvsKorea Republic(75 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.21)
- December 10th1-1 drawatCzech Republic(84 mins, rating 6.85)
- February 13th2-0 lossatMexico(0 mins, rating 0)
- March 9th0-0 drawvsNicaragua(44 mins, rating 7.15)