Themba Zwane
Mamelodi Sundowns · MFCAM #11 · South Africa · Group A 65Rating53Caps12Goals36Age170Height
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11 Themba Zwane
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Club season 2025/26 Betway Premiership
7
Apps
1
Starts
532
Minutes
0
Goals
1
Assists
International
53
Caps
12
Goals
Form
Veteran playmaker, experience role; limited minutes this season
Date of birth1989-08-03 (age 36) NationalitySouth Africa ClubMamelodi Sundowns · South Africa LeagueBetway Premiership PositionMF · Attacking mid · #11 Height170 cm Preferred footRight Market value—
A famous late bloomer from Tembisa, Themba 'Mshishi' Zwane joined Mamelodi Sundowns from amateur side Vardos FC in 2011 as a 21-year-old and grew into one of South African football's most decorated players. His trophy haul includes nine league titles and two CAF Champions Leagues across 400-plus appearances, and he was once crowned PSL Footballer of the Season. Now 36 and a veteran playmaker with reduced minutes, he brings experience and craft to the World Cup squad.
- Joined Sundowns from amateur football and has won nine league titles
- Earned his 50th South Africa cap in October 2024, at age 35
- Won a contract extension with Sundowns after his World Cup call-up
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