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Sipho Mbule
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S. Mbule
Sipho Mbule 2025 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Sipho Mbule has appeared in 4 Africa Cup of Nations matches this season, totalling 225 minutes at an average rating of 6.89. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Africa Cup of Nations midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 4 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6.89 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 90 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7.85 |
| Total | 5 | 315 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 7.08 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.20 | 54 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.80 | 83 |
| Shot accuracy | 67.0% | n/a | 91 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 39 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.40 | 92 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.40 | 38 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 5 | 2.00 | 82 |
| Chances created | 4 | 1.60 | 86 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 26 |
Sipho Mbule has taken 3 shots with 2 on target (67% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 75 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 54th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Sipho Mbule has 0 assists and 5 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 56 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 101 | 40.40 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 86 | 34.40 | 60 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 49 |
| Long balls won | 6 | 2.40 | 71 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Backward passes | 24 | 9.60 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 13 | 5.20 | 53 |
Sipho Mbule has completed 86 of 101 passes at 85% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.80 | 60 |
| Dribble attempts | 5 | 2.00 | 68 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 36 |
| Duels won | 18 | 7.20 | 84 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.20 | 79 |
| Touches | 147 | 58.80 | 60 |
| Possession lost | 32 | 12.80 | 73 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.40 | 34 |
| Fouls won | 14 | 5.60 | 99 |
| Dispossessed | 6 | 2.40 | 95 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0.80 | 36 |
Sipho Mbule completes 2 dribbles at a 40% success rate and wins 18 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 2.80 | 79 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.20 | 58 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.40 | 18 |
| Clearances | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 7 | 2.80 | 1 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Sipho Mbule makes 7 tackles and 1 interceptions . That is a tackle roughly every 32 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 79th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 3 | 1.20 | 38 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.40 | 84 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 3.00 | n/a | 54 |
| Foul involvements | 17 | 6.80 | 99 |
| 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 |
Sipho Mbule has committed 3 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3 fouls.
Positions played
Africa Cup of NationsMainly attacking midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Sipho Mbule previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 4 | 337 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 7.15 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF Champions League | 8 | 470 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 6.11 |
About Sipho Mbule
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Sipho Mbule has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 5 attempts (40% success rate). Sipho Mbule has contributed 5 key passes and 4 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Sipho Mbule has registered 7 tackles (3 won), 1 interceptions, and 0 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 86 from 101 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Sipho Mbule has won 18 of 31 total duels.
Discipline
Sipho Mbule has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 3 fouls and winning 14.
About Sipho Mbule
Sipho Mbule is a 28-year-old midfielder, representing South Africa. Sipho Mbule is right-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 22 March 1998.
Most recent appearance
Sipho Mbule's most recent match was away at Cameroon on July 13th. They lost 1-2. Sipho Mbule played 15 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 4 tackles with a match rating of 6.78.