Mthetheleli Mthiyane
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mthetheleli Mthiyane | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | South Africa | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Orlando Pirates | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | Milford FC | 25 | (2) |
| 2025–2026 | Stellenbosch FC | 36 | (1) |
| 2026– | Orlando Pirates | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2025– | South Africa | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16 August 2026 | |||
Mthetheleli Mthiyane (born 21 January 2001) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.[1][2]
Club career
Milford FC
Mthiyane started his career at Milford FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.[3] Here, he made 25 appearances and scored 2 goals between 2023 and 2025.
Stellenbosch
On 31 July 2025, Mthiyane joined Stellenbosch in the South African Premiership. He made 38 appearances in all competitions in the 2025–26 season,[4] including 25 in the league, 1 in the Nedbank Cup, 2 in the Carling Knockout, 3 in the MTN 8, and 4 in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates
On 1 July 2026, Mthiyane joined Orlando Pirates on a free transfer. He made his debut on 16 August 2026 in a 3–0 win against Chippa United.
International career
He received his first call-up to the South Africa national team in November 2025.[5]
Career statistics
Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 August 2026
References
- ↑ "#29 Mthetheleli Mthiyane". Orlando Pirates.
- ↑ Molefe, Mazola (3 June 2026). "Orlando Pirates land Mthetheleli Mthiyane in Stellenbosch swop deal". SABC Sport.
- ↑ Miso, Lonwabo (6 June 2026). "Milford's stability paying dividends as The Stallions edge closer to promotion". SABC Sport.
- ↑ "Stellenbosch FC bids farewell to Jabaar & Mthiyane". Stellenbosch Football Club. 19 June 2026.
- ↑ "Stellies trio named in South Africa's preliminary AFCON squad". Stellenbosch Football Club. 24 November 2025.
- ↑ "Orlando Pirates land Mthetheleli Mthiyane in Stellenbosch swop deal". SABC Sport. June 2026.
SABC Sport can confirm that Orlando Pirates have concluded a deal to sign Stellenbosch FC midfielder Mthetheleli Mthiyane... making 38 appearances across all competitions, including 25 in the Betway Premiership
- ↑ "Pirates confirm four new signings". The Citizen. June 2026.
The Buccaneers have snapped up midfielder Mthetheli Mthiyane from Stellenbosch FC... as part of a swap deal
- ↑ "Orlando Pirates confirm five new signings including Mthiyane". IOL. June 2026.
- ↑ "Mthetheleli Mthiyane Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 August 2026.