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Thabo Cele

Kaizer Chiefs
Height
21
Shirt
29 years
Jan 15, 1997
Right
Preferred foot
South Africa
Country
€185.2K
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
DM
CM
Transfer value: €185.2K
Highest: €430K(Dec 31, 2018)
€430K
€320K
€220K
€110K
€0

Premiership 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
8
Started
16
Matches
861
Minutes played
6.99
Rating
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 29

Siwelele
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.4

Apr 26

Orlando Pirates
D1-1
1
0
0
0
0
-

Apr 18

Polokwane City
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

Apr 15

Magesi FC
W1-4
29
0
0
0
0
6.6

Apr 12

TS Galaxy
W2-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Feb 28

Orlando Pirates
L0-3
45
0
0
0
0
6.6

Feb 24

Stellenbosch FC
L1-2
20
0
0
0
0
6.0

Nov 23, 2025

Al Masry SC
L2-1
80
0
0
0
0
7.2

Nov 4, 2025

Orbit College
W4-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Oct 31, 2025

Durban City
W0-1
27
0
0
0
0
7.0
Kaizer Chiefs

Apr 29

Premiership
Siwelele
2-0
90‎’‎
7.4

Apr 26

Premiership
Orlando Pirates
1-1
1‎’‎
-

Apr 18

Premiership
Polokwane City
0-0
90‎’‎
7.5

Apr 15

Premiership
Magesi FC
1-4
29‎’‎
6.6

Apr 12

Premiership
TS Galaxy
2-0
Bench
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 25%
  • 8Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.38xG
1 - 2
Shot typeRight footSituationRegular playResultBlocked
0.02xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 861

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.38
xG on target (xGOT)
0.08
Non-penalty xG
0.38
Shots
8
Shots on target
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.79
Successful passes
645
Successful passes %
89.5%
Accurate long balls
38
Accurate long balls %
67.9%
Chances created
9
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
20.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
6
Successful dribbles %
85.7%
Duels won
54
Duels won %
58.1%
Aerial duels won
12
Aerial duels won %
46.2%
Touches
871
Touches in opposition box
2
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
19

Defending

Defensive contributions
45
Tackles
18
Interceptions
14
Fouls committed
13
Recoveries
59
Possession won final 3rd
1
Dribbled past
6
Clearances
13
Clean sheets
3
Goals conceded while on pitch
7
xG against while on pitch
6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards
0
Red cards
0

News

About

Thabo Cele is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs, born on January 15, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Thabo Cele 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 Cele has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 861 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.99.

Thabo Cele scores highly on Rating compared to defensive midfielders in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Cele's next match is on May 6, 2026 when Kaizer Chiefs face Mamelodi Sundowns FC in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Cele currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs alongside Donay Jansen, Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Khanyisa Mayo, Zitha Kwinika, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lebohang Maboe, Mduduzi Shabalala, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Ashley Du Preez, Gastón Sirino, Luke Baartman, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Pule Mmodi, Rushwin Dortley, Asanele Velebayi, Dillan Solomons, Thabo Mokoena, Lehlogonolo Matlou, Ethan Chislett, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Sphiwe Msimango, Mfundo Vilakazi, Paseka Mako, Naledi Hlongwane, Thulani Mabaso, Aden McCarthy, Reeve Frosler, Tashreeq Morris, Takalani Mazhamba, Bruce Bvuma, Wandile Duba, Bradley Cross, Etiosa Ighodaro, Fiacre Ntwari, Kwenzokuhle Shinga, Flávio Silva, Inácio Miguel, and Makabi Lilepo. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Thabo Cele's career has also included time at Fakel, Radomiak Radom, CD Cova Piedade, SL Benfica II, and Benfica.

On the international stage, Thabo Cele has represented South Africa, South Africa U23, and South Africa U20.

Thabo Cele is from South Africa, and the national teams include Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Renaldo Leaner, Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Sphephelo Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukele Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Ricardo Goss, Evidence Makgopa, Thabang Matuludi, Kaylin Swart, Lebohang Ramalepe, Bongeka Gamede, Regina Mogolola, Fikile Magama, Noxolo Cesane, Karabo Dhlamini, Hildah Magaia, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Kgalebane Mohlakoana, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Bambanani Mbane, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Andile Dlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Sibulele Holweni, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Dineo Magagula, Amogelang Motau, and Ronnel Donnelly. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Thabo Cele has won 1 title: COSAFA Cup (2023 South Africa) with South Africa.

Thabo Cele has competed in Premiership, CAF Confed Cup, League Cup, Premier League, Ekstraklasa, and Summer Olympics. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Career

Senior career

Kaizer Chiefs (free agent)Jan 2025 - now
33
0
Fakel (Free transfer)Aug 2023 - Dec 2024
27
0
Radomiak Radom (free agent)Oct 2021 - Jun 2023
33
0
CD Cova Piedade (Free transfer)Jul 2018 - Aug 2021
73
5
Real Sport Clube de Queluz (on loan)Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
14
1
SL Benfica IIJul 2017 - Dec 2017
6
0
Benfica (Free transfer)Jul 2017 - Jul 2017
Real Sport Clube de QueluzJul 2016 - Jun 2017
25
2

Youth career

Benfica BSep 2017 - Dec 2017

National team

South AfricaJun 2017 - Jul 2025
5
0
South Africa U23Jul 2021 - now
3
0
South Africa U20May 2017 - May 2017
3
0
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

South Africa

International
1
COSAFA Cup(2023 South Africa)

News

About

Thabo Cele is a 29-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs, born on January 15, 1997, who is right-footed. Follow Thabo Cele 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 Cele has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 861 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.99.

Thabo Cele scores highly on Rating compared to defensive midfielders in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Cele's next match is on May 6, 2026 when Kaizer Chiefs face Mamelodi Sundowns FC in the Premiership.

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

Thabo Cele currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs alongside Donay Jansen, Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Khanyisa Mayo, Zitha Kwinika, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lebohang Maboe, Mduduzi Shabalala, Siphesihle Ndlovu, Ashley Du Preez, Gastón Sirino, Luke Baartman, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Pule Mmodi, Rushwin Dortley, Asanele Velebayi, Dillan Solomons, Thabo Mokoena, Lehlogonolo Matlou, Ethan Chislett, Thatayaone Ditlhokwe, Sphiwe Msimango, Mfundo Vilakazi, Paseka Mako, Naledi Hlongwane, Thulani Mabaso, Aden McCarthy, Reeve Frosler, Tashreeq Morris, Takalani Mazhamba, Bruce Bvuma, Wandile Duba, Bradley Cross, Etiosa Ighodaro, Fiacre Ntwari, Kwenzokuhle Shinga, Flávio Silva, Inácio Miguel, and Makabi Lilepo. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Thabo Cele's career has also included time at Fakel, Radomiak Radom, CD Cova Piedade, SL Benfica II, and Benfica.

On the international stage, Thabo Cele has represented South Africa, South Africa U23, and South Africa U20.

Thabo Cele is from South Africa, and the national teams include Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Renaldo Leaner, Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Relebohile Mofokeng, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Sphephelo Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Samukele Kabini, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Ricardo Goss, Evidence Makgopa, Thabang Matuludi, Kaylin Swart, Lebohang Ramalepe, Bongeka Gamede, Regina Mogolola, Fikile Magama, Noxolo Cesane, Karabo Dhlamini, Hildah Magaia, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Kgalebane Mohlakoana, Jermaine Seoposenwe, Bambanani Mbane, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Andile Dlamini, Tiisetso Makhubela, Sibulele Holweni, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Dineo Magagula, Amogelang Motau, and Ronnel Donnelly. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Thabo Cele has won 1 title: COSAFA Cup (2023 South Africa) with South Africa.

Thabo Cele has competed in Premiership, CAF Confed Cup, League Cup, Premier League, Ekstraklasa, and Summer Olympics. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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