Thalente Mbatha
Orlando Pirates · MF #5 · South Africa · Group A 63Rating14Caps3Goals26Age
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Club season 2025/26 Betway Premiership
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Date of birth2000-03-06 (age 26) NationalitySouth Africa ClubOrlando Pirates · South Africa LeagueBetway Premiership PositionMF · #5 Height— Preferred foot— Market value—
From KwaMashu in Durban, Thalente Mbatha honed his game at Highlands Park and SuperSport United before joining Orlando Pirates on loan in January 2024, a move he quickly made permanent. A defensive midfielder who brings stability but also has a knack for goals, he has won the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup with the Buccaneers. He scored on his international debut and is part of Broos' midfield rotation for the World Cup.
- Scored on his international debut, in 2024 against Uganda
- Made just 29 appearances at SuperSport before his career took off at Orlando Pirates
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