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Shirt
24 years
Feb 23, 2002
South Africa
Country
€410K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Striker
ST

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches15%Shot attempts81%Goals41%
Chances created89%Aerial duels won67%Defensive contributions22%
Transfer value: €410K
Highest: €410K(Nov 1, 2026)
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Premier Soccer League 2026/2027

3
Goals
0
Assists
6
Started
7
Matches
471
Minutes played
7.37
Rating
1
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats
Team
Minutes played
Position
Goals
Assists
Yellow cards
Red cards
Rating
Premier Soccer League

Oct 31

Kaizer Chiefs
W2 - 1
Orlando Pirates
75
ST
1
0
0
0
7.3
South Africa 8 Cup

Oct 10

Mamelodi Sundowns FC
L0 - 2
Orlando Pirates
74
ST
0
0
0
0
6.7
Friendlies

Oct 4

Egypt
W0 - 1
South Africa
27
-
0
0
0
0
6.4
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification

Sep 30

Eritrea
W0 - 5
South Africa
0
-
0
0
0
0
-
Africa Cup of Nations Qualification

Sep 26

Guinea
W2 - 1
South Africa
22
-
0
1
0
0
7.0
Premier Soccer League

Sep 20

Marumo Gallants
W0 - 2
Orlando Pirates
75
ST
0
0
1
0
7.2
Premier Soccer League

Sep 17

Durban City
W2 - 0
Orlando Pirates
72
ST
0
0
0
0
6.7
Premier Soccer League

Sep 1

Kruger United
W0 - 4
Orlando Pirates
28
-
2
0
0
0
8.5
South Africa 8 Cup

Aug 29

Sekhukhune United
W3 - 0
Orlando Pirates
62
ST
0
2
0
0
8.5
South Africa 8 Cup

Aug 22

Sekhukhune United
W0 - 1
Orlando Pirates
65
ST
0
0
0
0
6.2
Orlando Pirates

Oct 31

Premier Soccer League
Kaizer Chiefs
W2 - 1
ST
75‎’‎
7.3

Oct 10

South Africa 8 Cup
Mamelodi Sundowns FC
L0 - 2
ST
74‎’‎
6.7
2026/2027

Heatmap

Touches: 162

Season shot map

On target: 47%
  • 15Shots
  • 3Goals
  • 1.84xG
2 - 1
Shot typeRight footSituationFast breakResultGoal
0.07xG0.76xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 471

Shooting

Goals
3
Expected goals (xG)
1.84
xG on target (xGOT)
1.78
Non-penalty xG
1.84
Shots
15
Shots on target
7
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.67
Successful passes
65
Successful passes %
72.2%
Accurate long balls
1
Accurate long balls %
100.0%
Chances created
11
Big chances created
3

Possession

Successful dribbles
3
Successful dribbles %
60.0%
Duels won
27
Duels won %
50.9%
Aerial duels won
15
Aerial duels won %
57.7%
Touches
162
Touches in opposition box
31
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
6

Defending

Defensive contributions
10
Tackles
3
Interceptions
1
Blocked shots
1
Fouls committed
4
Recoveries
10
Dribbled past
4
Clearances
5
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
2
xG against while on pitch
4.47

Discipline

Yellow cards
1
Red cards
0

News

About

Yamela Mbuthuma is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Orlando Pirates, born on February 23, 2002. Follow Yamela Mbuthuma on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Premier Soccer League season, Yamela Mbuthuma has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 471 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.37, 1 yellow card.

Yamela Mbuthuma scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to strikers in the Premier Soccer League.

Yamela Mbuthuma's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Yamela Mbuthuma's next match is on November 4, 2026 when Orlando Pirates face Siwelele in the Premier Soccer League.

Explore Yamela Mbuthuma's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Yamela Mbuthuma's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Yamela Mbuthuma currently plays for Orlando Pirates alongside Bulelani Sigomoshe, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto, Makhehlene Makhaula, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Andre de Jong, Masindi Nemtajela, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Kabelo Dlamini, Neo Rapoo, Simphiwe Selepe, Mohau Nkota, Gamphani Lungu, Sipho Chaine, Boitumelo Radiopane, Matome Mmolai, Tapelo Xoki, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sihle Nduli, Sebastian Pedersen, Siyabonga Dladla, Thapelo Mokobodi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Sbangani Zulu, Mpho Padime, Sifiso Luthuli, Bheki Mabuza, Mpho Chabatsane, Cemran Dansin, Bohlale Ngwato, Simphiwe Masilela, and Kabelo Kgositsile. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Yamela Mbuthuma's career has also included time at Richards Bay.

On the international stage, Yamela Mbuthuma has represented South Africa and South Africa.

Yamela Mbuthuma is from South Africa, and the national teams include Cassius Mailula, Fawaaz Basadien, Lebone Seema, Luke Le Roux, Luther Singh, Lyle Foster, Nkosikhona Radebe, Nqaba Xulu, Owethu Khumalo, Tashreeq Matthews, Ronwen Williams, Puso Dithejane, Devin Titus, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Boitumelo Radiopane, Thapelo Maseko, Yaya Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bathusi Aubaas, Lebohang Maboe, Sipho Chaine, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Samukele Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Aden McCarthy, Ricardo Goss, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Iqraam Rayners, Kaylin Swart, Lebohang Ramalepe, Bongeka Gamede, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama, Noxolo Cesane, Karabo Dhlamini, Hildah Magaia, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana, Asanda Hadebe, Bambanani Mbane, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Andile Dlamini, Ronnel Donnelly, Sibulele Holweni, Isabella Ludwig, Robyn Moodaly, Kebotseng Moletsane, Amogelang Motau, Nthabiseng Majiya, Antonia Maponya, and Khutso Pila. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Yamela Mbuthuma has won 4 titles: Black Label Cup (2025/2026), South Africa 8 Cup (2025/2026), League Cup (2025), and Premier Soccer League (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates.

Yamela Mbuthuma has competed in Premier Soccer League and League Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Yamela Mbuthuma, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Yamela Mbuthuma to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other forwards
Touches15%Shot attempts81%Goals41%
Chances created89%Aerial duels won67%Defensive contributions22%

Career

Senior career

Orlando PiratesJun 2025 - now
41
8
85
10

National team

3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Orlando Pirates

South Africa
1
Black Label Cup(25/26)
1
South Africa 8 Cup(25/26)
1

News

About

Yamela Mbuthuma is a 24-year-old football player who plays as a striker for Orlando Pirates, born on February 23, 2002. Follow Yamela Mbuthuma on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026/2027 Premier Soccer League season, Yamela Mbuthuma has recorded 3 goals, 0 assists, 471 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.37, 1 yellow card.

Yamela Mbuthuma scores highly on Rating and Goals compared to strikers in the Premier Soccer League.

Yamela Mbuthuma's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Yamela Mbuthuma's next match is on November 4, 2026 when Orlando Pirates face Siwelele in the Premier Soccer League.

Explore Yamela Mbuthuma's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Yamela Mbuthuma's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Yamela Mbuthuma currently plays for Orlando Pirates alongside Bulelani Sigomoshe, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Lebone Seema, Deon Hotto, Makhehlene Makhaula, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Andre de Jong, Masindi Nemtajela, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Kabelo Dlamini, Neo Rapoo, Simphiwe Selepe, Mohau Nkota, Gamphani Lungu, Sipho Chaine, Boitumelo Radiopane, Matome Mmolai, Tapelo Xoki, Mthetheleli Mthiyane, Sihle Nduli, Sebastian Pedersen, Siyabonga Dladla, Thapelo Mokobodi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Sbangani Zulu, Mpho Padime, Sifiso Luthuli, Bheki Mabuza, Mpho Chabatsane, Cemran Dansin, Bohlale Ngwato, Simphiwe Masilela, and Kabelo Kgositsile. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Yamela Mbuthuma's career has also included time at Richards Bay.

On the international stage, Yamela Mbuthuma has represented South Africa and South Africa.

Yamela Mbuthuma is from South Africa, and the national teams include Cassius Mailula, Fawaaz Basadien, Lebone Seema, Luke Le Roux, Luther Singh, Lyle Foster, Nkosikhona Radebe, Nqaba Xulu, Owethu Khumalo, Tashreeq Matthews, Ronwen Williams, Puso Dithejane, Devin Titus, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Boitumelo Radiopane, Thapelo Maseko, Yaya Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Bathusi Aubaas, Lebohang Maboe, Sipho Chaine, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Samukele Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Brooklyn Poggenpoel, Aden McCarthy, Ricardo Goss, Thapelo Morena, Thabang Matuludi, Iqraam Rayners, Kaylin Swart, Lebohang Ramalepe, Bongeka Gamede, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Fikile Magama, Noxolo Cesane, Karabo Dhlamini, Hildah Magaia, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana, Asanda Hadebe, Bambanani Mbane, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Andile Dlamini, Ronnel Donnelly, Sibulele Holweni, Isabella Ludwig, Robyn Moodaly, Kebotseng Moletsane, Amogelang Motau, Nthabiseng Majiya, Antonia Maponya, and Khutso Pila. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Yamela Mbuthuma has won 4 titles: Black Label Cup (2025/2026), South Africa 8 Cup (2025/2026), League Cup (2025), and Premier Soccer League (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates.

Yamela Mbuthuma has competed in Premier Soccer League and League Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Yamela Mbuthuma, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Yamela Mbuthuma to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.