Thabo Matlaba

Thabo Matlaba is a 38-year-old football player who plays as a defender 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 6 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

• January 20, 2026: 0-1 loss away at Kaizer Chiefs (5 minutes, 1 yellow card)
• November 9, 2025: 2-2 draw at home vs Marumo Gallants (44 minutes, 1 yellow card)
• September 27, 2025: 3-0 win at home vs Orbit College (45 minutes, 7.2 FotMob rating)
• September 24, 2025: 1-0 win at home vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC (10 minutes, 1 yellow card, 6.3 FotMob rating)
• September 20, 2025: 0-1 loss away at Sekhukhune United (30 minutes, 6.0 FotMob rating)
• September 17, 2025: 1-2 loss away at Polokwane City (67 minutes, 6.7 FotMob rating)

Thabo Matlaba's next match is on August 12, 2026 when Lamontville Golden Arrows face Durban City in the Premiership.

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Thabo Matlaba currently plays for Lamontville Golden Arrows alongside Yankho Singo, Sazi Gumbi, Ayanda Jiyane, Gladwin Shitolo, Nduduzo Sibiya, Velemseni Ndwandwe, John Mwengani, Angelo Van Rooi, Oumar Komara, Nduduzo Mhlongo, Thokozani Khumalo, Sede Dion, Moyela Libamba, Osborn Maluleke, Jerome Karlese, Lungelo Dube, Nqobeko Dlamini, Ayabulela Maxwele, Thakasani Mbanjwa, Sabelo Sithole, Sbonelo Cele, Zakahle Ngcobo, Nkosingiphile Gumede, Edward Maova, Themba Mantshiyane, Philani Kumalo, Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso, Alwande Booysen, Lungelo Nguse, Nhlanhla Zwane, Brandon Theron, Bongani Cele, Sanele Radebe, Siphesihle Msomi, Sboniso Madonsela, Nhlanhla Gasa, Menzi Masuku, Mfanuvela Mafuleka, and Khulekani Shezi. 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 Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Yaya Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Sipho Chaine, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Samukele Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Ricardo Goss, Evidence Makgopa, Jayden Adams, Olwethu Makhanya, Thabang Matuludi, Bradley Cross, 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, Thabo Matlaba has won 2 titles: Nedbank Cup (2013/2014) and Premier Soccer League (2011/2012) with Orlando Pirates.

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

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