Thalente Mbatha

Thalente Mbatha is a 26-year-old football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Orlando Pirates, born on March 6, 2000, who is right-footed. Follow Thalente Mbatha on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 Premiership season, Thalente Mbatha has recorded 0 goals, 1 assist, 1,607 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.38, 1 yellow card.

Thalente Mbatha scores highly on Matches compared to defensive midfielders in the Premiership.

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

• June 18, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Czechia (90 minutes, 1 yellow card, 6.5 FotMob rating)
• June 11, 2026: 0-2 loss away at Mexico (34 minutes, 6.2 FotMob rating)
• May 29, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Nicaragua (67 minutes, 7.1 FotMob rating)
• May 23, 2026: 2-0 win away at Orbit College (70 minutes, 7.8 FotMob rating)
• May 16, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Durban City (90 minutes, 7.7 FotMob rating)
• May 9, 2026: 3-0 win away at Magesi FC (86 minutes, 7.2 FotMob rating)
• May 5, 2026: 2-0 win away at Stellenbosch FC (90 minutes, 7.7 FotMob rating)
• April 26, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Kaizer Chiefs (90 minutes, 7.3 FotMob rating)
• April 10, 2026: 2-2 draw away at Richards Bay (90 minutes, 6.9 FotMob rating)
• April 7, 2026: 5-0 win at home vs Lamontville Golden Arrows (67 minutes, 7.6 FotMob rating)

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Thalente Mbatha currently plays for Orlando Pirates alongside Cebo Mchunu, Jabulani Mokone, Neo Mokoena, Seth Green, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Thabiso Sesane, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Deon Hotto, Makhehlene Makhaula, Yamela Mbuthuma, Tshepang Moremi, Oswin Appollis, Andre de Jong, Masindi Nemtajela, Evidence Makgopa, Kabelo Dlamini, Simphiwe Selepe, Deano van Rooyen, Sipho Chaine, Tapelo Xoki, Patrick Maswanganyi, Sihle Nduli, Selaelo Rasebotja, Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko, Lebone Seema, Melusi Buthelezi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Relebohile Mofokeng, Siyabonga Dladla, Boitumelo Radiopane, Mpho Chabatsane, Daniel Msendami, and Cemran Dansin. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Thalente Mbatha's career has also included time at Orlando Pirates, SuperSport United FC, and Highlands Park.

On the international stage, Thalente Mbatha has represented South Africa and South Africa.

Thalente Mbatha is from South Africa, and the national teams include Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, 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, Antonia Maponya, Asanda Hadebe, Isabella Ludwig, Khutso Pila, Sinegugu Zondi, Thorisho Mphelo, Kaylin Swart, Bongeka Gamede, Fikile Magama, Noxolo Cesane, Karabo Dhlamini, Gabriela Salgado, Linda Motlhalo, Thembi Kgatlana, Bambanani Mbane, Nonhlanhla Mthandi, Refiloe Jane, Andile Dlamini, Lonathemba Mhlongo, Wendy Shongwe, Bonolo Mokoma, Kebotseng Moletsane, and Nthabiseng Majiya. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Thalente Mbatha has won 6 titles: Black Label Cup (2025/2026), South Africa 8 Cup (2025/2026, 2024/2025), Nedbank Cup (2023/2024), League Cup (2025), and Premier Soccer League (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates.

Thalente Mbatha has competed in World Cup, Premiership, Africa Cup of Nations, League Cup, Africa Cup of Nations Qualification qualification, CAF Champions League, World Cup CAF qualification, and CAF Confed Cup. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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