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Height
28
Shirt
38 years
Dec 13, 1987
Right
Preferred foot
South Africa
Country
€82.8K
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Right-back
RB
Transfer value: €82.8K
Highest: €230K(Dec 31, 2014)
€230K
€170K
€120K
€58K
€0

Premiership 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
1
Started
5
Matches
157
Minutes played
6.54
Rating
2
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Jan 20

Kaizer Chiefs
L1-0
5
0
0
1
0
-

Nov 9, 2025

Marumo Gallants
D2-2
44
0
0
1
0
-

Sep 27, 2025

Orbit College
W3-0
45
0
0
0
0
7.2

Sep 24, 2025

Mamelodi Sundowns FC
W1-0
10
0
0
1
0
6.3

Sep 20, 2025

Sekhukhune United
L1-0
30
0
0
0
0
6.0

Sep 17, 2025

Polokwane City
L2-1
67
0
0
0
0
6.7

May 24, 2025

Sekhukhune United
W3-2
25
0
0
1
0
6.2

May 17, 2025

Richards Bay
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.6

May 6, 2025

Orlando Pirates
L1-2
76
0
0
0
0
6.2

May 3, 2025

Stellenbosch FC
L0-3
67
0
0
0
0
6.4
Lamontville Golden Arrows

Jan 20

Premiership
Kaizer Chiefs
1-0
5‎’‎
-

Nov 9, 2025

South Africa League Cup
Marumo Gallants
2-2
44‎’‎
-

Sep 27, 2025

Premiership
Orbit College
3-0
45‎’‎
7.2

Sep 24, 2025

Premiership
Mamelodi Sundowns FC
1-0
10‎’‎
6.3

Sep 20, 2025

Premiership
Sekhukhune United
1-0
30‎’‎
6.0
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 1Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.01xG
1 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultMiss
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Season performance
Minutes played: 157

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.01
Non-penalty xG
0.01
Shots
1

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.03
Successful passes
56
Successful passes %
74.7%
Accurate long balls
2
Accurate long balls %
22.2%

Possession

Successful dribbles
2
Successful dribbles %
66.7%
Duels won
11
Duels won %
47.8%
Aerial duels won
4
Aerial duels won %
80.0%
Touches
122
Dispossessed
2

Defending

Tackles
5
Fouls committed
3
Recoveries
12
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
5
Clearances
8
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
1
xG against while on pitch
2.06

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
0

News

About

Thabo Matlaba is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a right back for Lamontville Golden Arrows, born on December 13, 1987, who is right-footed. Follow Thabo Matlaba on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Thabo Matlaba has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 157 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 2 yellow cards.

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

Thabo Matlaba's next match is on February 28, 2026 when Lamontville Golden Arrows face Chippa United in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Matlaba currently plays for Lamontville Golden Arrows alongside John Karelse, Yankho Singo, Ismail Watenga, Gladwin Shitolo, Sazi Gumbi, Ayanda Jiyane, Siyanda Ndlovu, Velemseni Ndwandwe, John Mwengani, Angelo Van Rooi, Oumar Komara, Thokozani Lukhele, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Sede Dion, Isaac Cissé, Moyela Libamba, Osborn Maluleke, Jerome Karlese, Lungelo Dube, Nqobeko Dlamini, Ayabulela Maxwele, Shadrack Kobedi, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Sabelo Sithole, Sbonelo Cele, Zakahle Ngcobo, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Keenan Phillips, Edward Maova, Themba Mantshiyane, Philani Kumalo, Thokozani Khumalo, Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso, Alwande Booysen, Lungelo Nguse, Nhlanhla Zwane, Brandon Theron, Lwanda Mbanjwa, Bongani Cele, Siphesihle Msomi, Sboniso Madonsela, Philani Sithebe, Nhlanhla Gasa, Menzi Masuku, Sanele Tshabalala, Mfanuvela Mafuleka, Khulekani Shezi, and Nduduzo Sibiya. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Thabo Matlaba's career has also included time at Royal AM, Warriors FC XI, Swallows FC, Black Leopards, Orlando Pirates, and Free State Stars FC.

On the international stage, Thabo Matlaba has represented South Africa.

Thabo Matlaba is from South Africa, and the national teams include Khulumani Ndamane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Chaine, Thalente Mbatha, Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Mduduzi Shabalala, Bathusi Aubaas, Sipho Mbule, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Evidence Makgopa, Shandre Campbell, Thabang Matuludi, Iqraam Rayners, Thabo Moloisane, Bongeka Gamede, Linda Motlhalo, Kgalebane Mohlakoana, and Jermaine Seoposenwe. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Thabo Matlaba has won 2 titles: Cup (2013/2014) and PSL (2011/2012) with Orlando Pirates.

Thabo Matlaba has competed in Premiership, South Africa League Cup, and World Cup CAF qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Career

Senior career

Lamontville Golden Arrows (free agent)Apr 2025 - now
11
0
86
6
Warriors FC XIJan 2022 - Jan 2022
2
0
40
0
32
1
201
14
33
3

National team

22
1
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Orlando Pirates

South Africa
1
Cup(13/14)
1
PSL(11/12)

News

About

Thabo Matlaba is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a right back for Lamontville Golden Arrows, born on December 13, 1987, who is right-footed. Follow Thabo Matlaba on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Thabo Matlaba has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 157 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.54, 2 yellow cards.

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

Thabo Matlaba's next match is on February 28, 2026 when Lamontville Golden Arrows face Chippa United in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Matlaba currently plays for Lamontville Golden Arrows alongside John Karelse, Yankho Singo, Ismail Watenga, Gladwin Shitolo, Sazi Gumbi, Ayanda Jiyane, Siyanda Ndlovu, Velemseni Ndwandwe, John Mwengani, Angelo Van Rooi, Oumar Komara, Thokozani Lukhele, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Sede Dion, Isaac Cissé, Moyela Libamba, Osborn Maluleke, Jerome Karlese, Lungelo Dube, Nqobeko Dlamini, Ayabulela Maxwele, Shadrack Kobedi, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Sabelo Sithole, Sbonelo Cele, Zakahle Ngcobo, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Keenan Phillips, Edward Maova, Themba Mantshiyane, Philani Kumalo, Thokozani Khumalo, Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso, Alwande Booysen, Lungelo Nguse, Nhlanhla Zwane, Brandon Theron, Lwanda Mbanjwa, Bongani Cele, Siphesihle Msomi, Sboniso Madonsela, Philani Sithebe, Nhlanhla Gasa, Menzi Masuku, Sanele Tshabalala, Mfanuvela Mafuleka, Khulekani Shezi, and Nduduzo Sibiya. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Thabo Matlaba's career has also included time at Royal AM, Warriors FC XI, Swallows FC, Black Leopards, Orlando Pirates, and Free State Stars FC.

On the international stage, Thabo Matlaba has represented South Africa.

Thabo Matlaba is from South Africa, and the national teams include Khulumani Ndamane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Sipho Chaine, Thalente Mbatha, Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Mduduzi Shabalala, Bathusi Aubaas, Sipho Mbule, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Evidence Makgopa, Shandre Campbell, Thabang Matuludi, Iqraam Rayners, Thabo Moloisane, Bongeka Gamede, Linda Motlhalo, Kgalebane Mohlakoana, and Jermaine Seoposenwe. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Thabo Matlaba has won 2 titles: Cup (2013/2014) and PSL (2011/2012) with Orlando Pirates.

Thabo Matlaba has competed in Premiership, South Africa League Cup, and World Cup CAF qualification. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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