SPHEPHELO SITHOLE
Midfielder · Tondela · Primeira Liga
“Box-to-box midfield engine with limited top-end quality.”
GoalPost verdict
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GoalPost read
Box-to-box midfield engine with limited top-end quality.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Box-to-box midfield engine with limited top-end quality.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
70%
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GoalPost verdict
Box-to-box midfield engine with limited top-end quality.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
29Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
40Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
11Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
69Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Creation
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.09
0.31
per 90
0.18
29%
40%
0.31
2.3
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.09
season rate
Shots / 90
0.31
shot volume
Shot accuracy
57%
4/7 on target
Conversion
29%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.40
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
0.31
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
S. Sithole works best when the game is moving and the midfield is open. He shuttles from area to area, offers himself in support, and keeps the tempo honest with simple, direct actions rather than elaborate play. The box-to-box read fits him: busy legs, compact positioning, and a willingness to do the unseen work in both directions.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
In South Africa's World Cup 2026 squad, he matters as a functional midfield worker who helps keep the side connected. His value is in reliability and balance, giving the team a steady presence when the match gets stretched.
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Analysis overview
S. Sithole works best when the game is moving and the midfield is open. He shuttles from area to area, offers himself in support, and keeps the tempo honest with simple, direct actions rather than elaborate play. The box-to-box read fits him: busy legs, compact positioning, and a willingness to do the unseen work in both directions.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.31
SoT / 90
0.18
Accuracy
57%
Conversion
29%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Clear
No current injury concern is attached to the profile.
Coverage
3 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Box-to-box midfield engine with limited top-end quality.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 2 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 7.00 |
 Friendlies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 90 | 7.6 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 210 | 6.3 |
 Primeira Liga | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1,560 | 6.62 |
| Total | 32 | 2 | 0 | 2,013 | 6.88 |
Form (last 3 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.09
Shots
0.31
per 90
Shots on target
0.13
Conversion %
29%
Dribbles
40%
Key passes
0.31
Pass accuracy
64%
Fouls won
0.63
per 90
Def actions
2.32
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 |  Canada | World Cup | L0-1 | 94 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| Jun 25 |  South Korea | World Cup | W1-0 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Jun 11 |  Mexico | World Cup | L2-0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 4.4 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Primeira Liga1,560 (77%)Africa Cup of Nations210 (10%)Friendlies90 (4%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  South Africa | Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.44 |
| 2025/26 |  Tondela | Primeira Liga | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0.06 | 6.66 |
| 2024/25 |  GIL Vicente | Primeira Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.80 |
| 2023/24 | Tondela | Segunda Liga | 43 | 2 | 2 | 0.09 | 6.86 |
| 2022/23 |  Belenenses | Segunda Liga | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
Tondela
2023 – 2024
Apps
75
Goals
4
Assists
2
Minutes
4,976
Competition breakdown
| Primeira Liga | 32 app | 2 g | 6.66 |
| Segunda Liga | 43 app | 2 g | 6.86 |
Goal timeline
4 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
South Africa
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.66
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
South Africa
Group context
Tournament overview
In South Africa's World Cup 2026 squad, he matters as a functional midfield worker who helps keep the side connected. His value is in reliability and balance, giving the team a steady presence when the match gets stretched.
Appearances
4
Best finish
Group
FIFA rank
58
Titles
0
South Africa · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
67
Avg rating
6.66
Minutes
2,013
G/A 90
0.09
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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South Africa · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11 | Mexico | Estadio Azteca | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 18 | Czechia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 4:00 PM |
| Jun 25 | South Korea | Estadio BBVA | 1:00 AM |
S. Sithole · projection status
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