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Shirt
21 years
Apr 30, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
South Africa
Country
€1.2M
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches62%Shot attempts83%Goals83%
Chances created50%Aerial duels won73%Defensive contributions47%
Transfer value: €1.2M
Highest: €1.3M(Dec 1, 2025)
€1.3M
€1M
€670K
€330K
€0

Major League Soccer 2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
6
Started
6
Matches
540
Minutes played
6.58
Rating
2
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

Apr 11

CF Montreal
W1-2
90
0
0
1
0
6.7

Apr 4

Charlotte FC
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.0

Mar 21

Chicago Fire FC
L1-2
90
0
0
0
0
6.1

Mar 19

CF America
D1-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Mar 14

Atlanta United
L3-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

Mar 10

CF America
L0-1
90
0
0
1
0
7.6

Mar 1

New York City FC
L1-2
90
0
0
0
1
5.9

Feb 27

Defence Force
W7-0
45
0
0
0
0
7.0

Feb 22

DC United
L1-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.2

Feb 18

Defence Force
W0-5
73
1
0
0
0
8.2
Philadelphia Union

Apr 11

Major League Soccer
CF Montreal
1-2
90‎’‎
6.7

Apr 4

Major League Soccer
Charlotte FC
2-1
90‎’‎
7.0

Mar 21

Major League Soccer
Chicago Fire FC
1-2
90‎’‎
6.1

Mar 19

CONCACAF Champions Cup
CF America
1-1
90‎’‎
7.2

Mar 14

Major League Soccer
Atlanta United
3-1
90‎’‎
6.6
2026

Season shot map

On target: 0%
  • 4Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.19xG
1 - 2
Shot typeLeft footSituationSet pieceResultBlocked
0.02xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 540

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.19
Non-penalty xG
0.19
Shots
4
Headed shots
2

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.26
Successful passes
292
Successful passes %
80.4%
Accurate long balls
16
Accurate long balls %
39.0%
Chances created
2
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
100.0%

Possession

Duels won
32
Duels won %
47.8%
Aerial duels won
16
Aerial duels won %
59.3%
Touches
479
Touches in opposition box
12
Dispossessed
8
Fouls won
1

Defending

Defensive contributions
47
Tackles
15
Interceptions
8
Blocked shots
2
Fouls committed
9
Recoveries
42
Dribbled past
6
Clearances
22
Clean sheets
0
Goals conceded while on pitch
10
xG against while on pitch
9.66

Discipline

Yellow cards
2
Red cards
1

News

About

Olwethu Makhanya is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Philadelphia Union, born on April 30, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Olwethu Makhanya on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Major League Soccer season, Olwethu Makhanya has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 540 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.58, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Olwethu Makhanya scores highly on Minutes compared to center backs in the Major League Soccer.

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

Olwethu Makhanya's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Philadelphia Union face DC United in the Major League Soccer.

Explore Olwethu Makhanya's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

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

Olwethu Makhanya currently plays for Philadelphia Union alongside Kaiden Moore, Geiner Martínez, Jovan Lukic, Japhet Sery Larsen, Cavan Sullivan, Jesús Bueno, Bruno Damiani, Milan Iloski, Alejandro Bedoya, Jeremy Rafanello, Olivier Mbaizo, Ben Bender, Andre Blake, Indiana Vassilev, Philippe Ossibadjouo, Danley Jean Jacques, Ezekiel Alladoh, Nathan Harriel, Augustín Anello, George Marks, Quinn Sullivan, Stas Korzeniowski, Giovanny Sequera, Francis Westfield, Malik Jakupovic, Sal Olivas, Finn Sundstrom, Andrew Rick, and Edward Davis. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Olwethu Makhanya's career has also included time at Philadelphia Union II and Stellenbosch FC.

On the international stage, Olwethu Makhanya has represented South Africa.

Olwethu Makhanya is from South Africa, and the national team includes Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Khulumani Ndamane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Renaldo Leaner, Samukele Kabini, Thalente Mbatha, Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Sphephelo Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Ricardo Goss, Evidence Makgopa, and Thabang Matuludi. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Olwethu Makhanya has competed in Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, US Open Cup, MLS NEXT Pro, and Premier Soccer League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches62%Shot attempts83%Goals83%
Chances created50%Aerial duels won73%Defensive contributions47%

Career

Senior career

Philadelphia UnionJul 2023 - now
46
3
31
2
24
1

National team

  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Olwethu Makhanya is a 21-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Philadelphia Union, born on April 30, 2004, who is right-footed. Follow Olwethu Makhanya on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2026 Major League Soccer season, Olwethu Makhanya has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 540 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.58, 2 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Olwethu Makhanya scores highly on Minutes compared to center backs in the Major League Soccer.

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

Olwethu Makhanya's next match is on April 18, 2026 when Philadelphia Union face DC United in the Major League Soccer.

Explore Olwethu Makhanya's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

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

Olwethu Makhanya currently plays for Philadelphia Union alongside Kaiden Moore, Geiner Martínez, Jovan Lukic, Japhet Sery Larsen, Cavan Sullivan, Jesús Bueno, Bruno Damiani, Milan Iloski, Alejandro Bedoya, Jeremy Rafanello, Olivier Mbaizo, Ben Bender, Andre Blake, Indiana Vassilev, Philippe Ossibadjouo, Danley Jean Jacques, Ezekiel Alladoh, Nathan Harriel, Augustín Anello, George Marks, Quinn Sullivan, Stas Korzeniowski, Giovanny Sequera, Francis Westfield, Malik Jakupovic, Sal Olivas, Finn Sundstrom, Andrew Rick, and Edward Davis. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

Olwethu Makhanya's career has also included time at Philadelphia Union II and Stellenbosch FC.

On the international stage, Olwethu Makhanya has represented South Africa.

Olwethu Makhanya is from South Africa, and the national team includes Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Khulumani Ndamane, Relebohile Mofokeng, Renaldo Leaner, Samukele Kabini, Thalente Mbatha, Ronwen Williams, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Aubrey Modiba, Oswin Appollis, Jayden Adams, Tshepang Moremi, Lyle Foster, Themba Zwane, Thapelo Maseko, Sphephelo Sithole, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Nkosinathi Sibisi, Khuliso Mudau, Ricardo Goss, Evidence Makgopa, and Thabang Matuludi. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Olwethu Makhanya has competed in Major League Soccer, CONCACAF Champions Cup, US Open Cup, MLS NEXT Pro, and Premier Soccer League. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

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