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Height
29
Shirt
22 years
Apr 30, 2004
Right
Preferred foot
South Africa
Country
€1.8M
Transfer value
Dec 31, 2027
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches71%Shot attempts81%Goals80%
Chances created68%Aerial duels won73%Defensive contributions46%
Transfer value: €1.8M
Highest: €1.8M(Jun 1, 2026)
€1.8M
€1.3M
€890K
€440K
€0

Major League Soccer 2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
13
Started
13
Matches
1,170
Minutes played
6.78
Rating
4
Yellow cards
1
Red cards
Match stats

May 29

Nicaragua
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

May 16

Columbus Crew
D1-1
90
0
0
1
0
8.0

May 13

Orlando City
L4-3
90
0
0
0
0
6.6

May 9

New England Revolution
L2-1
90
0
0
0
0
6.5

May 2

Nashville SC
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.2

Apr 25

Columbus Crew
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.7

Apr 22

Toronto FC
D3-3
90
0
0
1
0
6.2

Apr 18

DC United
D0-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.5

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
South Africa

May 29

Friendlies
Nicaragua
0-0
90‎’‎
7.3
Philadelphia Union

May 16

Major League Soccer
Columbus Crew
1-1
90‎’‎
8.0

May 13

Major League Soccer
Orlando City
4-3
90‎’‎
6.6

May 9

Major League Soccer
New England Revolution
2-1
90‎’‎
6.5

May 2

Major League Soccer
Nashville SC
0-0
90‎’‎
7.2
2026

Season shot map

On target: 17%
  • 6Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.30xG
4 - 3
Shot typeHeaderSituationFrom cornerResultAttempt saved
0.07xG0.50xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,170

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.30
xG on target (xGOT)
0.50
Non-penalty xG
0.30
Shots
6
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.60
Successful passes
545
Successful passes %
79.6%
Accurate long balls
43
Accurate long balls %
43.4%
Chances created
6
Successful crosses
1
Successful crosses %
50.0%

Possession

Successful dribbles
5
Successful dribbles %
83.3%
Duels won
69
Duels won %
56.6%
Aerial duels won
32
Aerial duels won %
66.7%
Touches
908
Touches in opposition box
23
Dispossessed
13
Fouls won
2

Defending

Defensive contributions
112
Tackles
30
Interceptions
16
Blocked shots
6
Fouls committed
14
Recoveries
85
Possession won final 3rd
2
Dribbled past
9
Clearances
60
Clean sheets
2
Goals conceded while on pitch
22
xG against while on pitch
17.52

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
Red cards
1

News

About

Olwethu Makhanya is a 22-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, 1,170 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.78, 4 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Olwethu Makhanya scores highly on Minutes and Started 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:

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 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, 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.

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
Touches71%Shot attempts81%Goals80%
Chances created68%Aerial duels won73%Defensive contributions46%

Career

Senior career

Philadelphia UnionJul 2023 - now
53
3
31
2
24
1

National team

1
0
  • Matches
  • Goals

News

About

Olwethu Makhanya is a 22-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, 1,170 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.78, 4 yellow cards, 1 red card.

Olwethu Makhanya scores highly on Minutes and Started 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:

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 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, 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.

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.