Limited data for this player
We do not cover this player's club or domestic league, so the stats here only include the continental and international competitions they have played in. Their domestic league matches may not be included.
Simanga Masangane
SwazilandPlayer traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Match-by-match stats
S. Masangane
Simanga Masangane 2025 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Simanga Masangane has appeared in 4 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications matches this season, totalling 315 minutes at an average rating of 5.07. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Shots | 0 | n/a | 3 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 16 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 16 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 33 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 39 |
| Key passes | 2 | 0.60 | 36 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 33 |
Simanga Masangane has 0 assists and 2 key passes . His creative output is below average, ranking in the 39th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 74 | 21.10 | 8 |
| Accurate passes | 59 | 16.90 | 14 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | n/a | 38 |
| Long balls won | 9 | 2.57 | 68 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Backward passes | 1 | 0.29 | 4 |
| Passes (final third) | 3 | 0.86 | 9 |
Simanga Masangane has completed 59 of 74 passes at 80% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 8th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.57 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.57 | 28 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 93 |
| Duels won | 10 | 2.86 | 16 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 0.86 | 71 |
| Touches | 102 | 29.10 | 5 |
| Possession lost | 2 | 0.57 | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 3 | 0.86 | 71 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.57 | 16 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.57 | 26 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Simanga Masangane completes 2 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 10 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3 | 0.86 | 17 |
| Tackles won | 1 | 0.29 | 26 |
| Interceptions | 2 | 0.57 | 42 |
| Clearances | 5 | 1.43 | 83 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 1 | 0.29 | 4 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 49 |
Simanga Masangane makes 3 tackles and 2 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 105 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 17th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 0.57 | 12 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.29 | 94 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 4 | 1.14 | 6 |
| 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 |
Simanga Masangane has committed 2 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
Africa Cup of Nations QualificationsMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance), also at right central midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Similar players
midfielders
Swaziland squad
M. Mabuza22 yrsS. Simelane25 yrsJ. Figuareido27 yrs
S. Ndzinisa34 yrsB. Owa Matsebula28 yrsM. Tsabedze27 yrsS. Mthokozisi Gwebu31 yrsF. Mamba34 yrsT. Mavuso24 yrsA. Junior Magagula31 yrsN. Dlamini23 yrsM. Mabelesa33 yrsT. Langa26 yrsF. Badenhorst37 yrsB. Sikhondze32 yrsM. Tfomo26 yrsI. Dlamini27 yrsP. Thabo Mkhontfo31 yrsM. Mkhonto32 yrs
Simanga Masangane previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 226 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF Champions League | 4 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Simanga Masangane
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Simanga Masangane has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 2 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (100% success rate). Simanga Masangane has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Simanga Masangane has registered 3 tackles (1 won), 2 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 59 from 74 pass attempts, a 80% pass accuracy rate. Simanga Masangane has won 10 of 17 total duels.
Discipline
Simanga Masangane has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 2.
About Simanga Masangane
Simanga Masangane is a 29-year-old defender, representing Swaziland.. Born on 9 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
Simanga Masangane's most recent match was away at Cape Verde Islands on December 10th. They lost 3-0. Simanga Masangane played 90 minutes with a match rating of 5.88.