THALENTE MBATHA
Midfielder · Orlando Pirates · Premier Soccer League
“A busy box-to-box link who keeps South Africa connected.”
GoalPost verdict
↑ model form signal
GoalPost read
A busy box-to-box link who keeps South Africa connected.
6 GPS components
GoalPost value
What GoalPost values him at
range pending · wider band
What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A busy box-to-box link who keeps South Africa connected.
GPS / value trend
Logged GPS and value trends appear after at least two real daily snapshots.
Daily snapshots only. Sparse history stays hidden rather than drawing a flat line.
Value trajectory
Value trajectory appears once GoalPost has a current FMV and dated season ratings.
Dashed line is reconstructed from season ratings, age, role, and today's GoalPost value. Logged-live value points will appear here once history accrues.
Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
73%
Last Updated
Model updated
After latest GoalPost refresh
GoalPost verdict
A busy box-to-box link who keeps South Africa connected.
Impact
Strong
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
26-28
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
6Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
50Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
35Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
76Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Movement
Counter attacks
Direct threat
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.10
1.66
per 90
0.63
6%
50%
1.03
3.8
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.10
season rate
Shots / 90
1.66
shot volume
Shot accuracy
38%
13/34 on target
Conversion
6%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.50
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.03
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Mbatha works as a true shuttle midfielder, showing for the ball, then pushing on to support the next phase. He covers ground willingly, stitches play together in both directions, and brings a steady, functional energy rather than flash. In the box-to-box role, his value is in being available, keeping tempo, and helping his side stay compact and connected.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For South Africa at 2026, Mbatha matters as a reliable midfield connector who can help them survive the game’s ugly stretches. In a squad setting, that kind of two-way balance is useful: he gives the team structure, work rate, and a steady option between defense and attack.
View projection →GoalPost combines model score, role profile, value, and availability into the current player read. View the full model →
Analysis overview
Mbatha works as a true shuttle midfielder, showing for the ball, then pushing on to support the next phase. He covers ground willingly, stitches play together in both directions, and brings a steady, functional energy rather than flash. In the box-to-box role, his value is in being available, keeping tempo, and helping his side stay compact and connected.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
1.66
SoT / 90
0.63
Accuracy
38%
Conversion
6%
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
4 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
A busy box-to-box link who keeps South Africa connected.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 4 | 2 | 0 | 49 | 7.30 |
 Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 6.8 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 2 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 6.6 |
 Premier Soccer League | 22 | 0 | 1 | 1,607 | 7.26 |
| Total | 31 | 2 | 1 | 1,843 | 6.99 |
Form (last 4 matches)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.10
Shots
1.66
per 90
Shots on target
0.42
Conversion %
6%
Dribbles
50%
Key passes
1.03
Pass accuracy
73%
Fouls won
0.88
per 90
Def actions
3.76
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 |  Canada | World Cup | L0-1 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Jun 25 |  South Korea | World Cup | W1-0 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jun 18 |  Czechia | World Cup | D1-1 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Jun 11 |  Mexico | World Cup | L2-0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Premier Soccer League1,607 (87%)Friendlies129 (7%)Africa Cup of Nations58 (3%)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 | 6.65 |
| 2025/26 |  Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0.10 | 7.21 |
| 2024/25 | Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League | 41 | 4 | 1 | 0.12 | 7.14 |
| 2023/24 | Orlando Pirates | Premier Soccer League | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0.08 | 6.99 |
| 2022/23 |  Supersport United | Premier Soccer League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Career highlights
8 Cup
2024
Cup
2023/2024
Career timeline detail
Orlando Pirates
2024 – 2024
Apps
98
Goals
8
Assists
2
Minutes
6,624
Competition breakdown
| Premier Soccer League | 31 app | 2 g | 7.21 |
| Premier Soccer League | 41 app | 4 g | 7.14 |
| Premier Soccer League | 26 app | 2 g | 6.99 |
Goal timeline
8 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
South Africa
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
7.21
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
South Africa
Group context
Tournament overview
For South Africa at 2026, Mbatha matters as a reliable midfield connector who can help them survive the game’s ugly stretches. In a squad setting, that kind of two-way balance is useful: he gives the team structure, work rate, and a steady option between defense and attack.
Appearances
4
Best finish
Group
FIFA rank
58
Titles
0
South Africa · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
72
Avg rating
7.21
Minutes
1,843
G/A 90
0.15
Current club-season GoalPost context only. Player-level World Cup form appears when tournament history is ingested.
Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
Player-level World Cup goal maps, goals by stage, and all-time form are intentionally hidden until tournament-history ingestion is available.
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 |
T. Mbatha · projection status
Awaiting forecast/awards feed
Player-level tournament projection will appear when the forecast or awards stack provides a sourced probability.
Explore players like T. Mbatha
Jump to comparable profiles and model matches.