Thabo Cele

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, 906 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 7.

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:

• May 16, 2026: 1-0 win away at AmaZulu FC (unused substitute)
• May 10, 2026: 2-0 win away at Sekhukhune United (45 minutes, 7.1 FotMob rating)
• May 6, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Mamelodi Sundowns FC (unused substitute)
• April 29, 2026: 0-2 loss away at Siwelele (90 minutes, 7.4 FotMob rating)
• April 26, 2026: 1-1 draw away at Orlando Pirates (1 minutes)
• April 18, 2026: 0-0 draw away at Polokwane City (90 minutes, 7.5 FotMob rating)
• April 15, 2026: 4-1 win away at Magesi FC (29 minutes, 6.6 FotMob rating)
• April 12, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs TS Galaxy (unused substitute)
• February 28, 2026: 0-3 loss at home vs Orlando Pirates (45 minutes, 6.6 FotMob rating)
• February 24, 2026: 1-2 loss at home vs Stellenbosch FC (20 minutes, 6.0 FotMob rating)

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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 Ronwen Williams, Khulumani Ndamane, Teboho Mokoena, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, 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, 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.

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