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Olwethu Makhanya

€367KMarket Value
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union•Defender•
South AfricaSouth Africa
7.0
Season Score
22
Apr 30, 2004
188 cm
Height
0.05
Goals/Match
29
Shirt Number
Card stats based on
2026

Performance Overview

Season Performance 25/26
All Competitions
21Matches
1Goals
0Assists
1Goal Contributions
70Mins/game
7.00Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

44
Full match
3
Substituted off
4
From Bench

Rival Clubs(29)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
New York CityNew York City52030031
CF MontréalCF Montréal53111010
Chicago FireChicago Fire42020020
DC UnitedDC United42110020
New York RBNew York RB43011000
CharlotteCharlotte41030010
TorontoToronto31110010
Orlando CityOrlando City31110000
Columbus CrewColumbus Crew30120000
CincinnatiCincinnati32010021
Atlanta UnitedAtlanta United32010000
Nashville SCNashville SC30030011
Inter MiamiInter Miami30120000
DallasDallas20200000
New EnglandNew England22000010
AméricaAmérica20110010
Defence ForceDefence Force22001000
Colorado RapidsColorado Rapids11000000
LA GalaxyLA Galaxy11000000
Houston DynamoHouston Dynamo10100000
1–20 of 29
Transfers

Transfers

Transfer History

Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union
Jul 18, 2023Transfer
Trophies

About Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya plays as a defender for Philadelphia Union. Olwethu Makhanya has scored 3 goals in 74 professional appearances across 2 clubs. Olwethu Makhanya has made 13 appearances in the Major League Soccer 2026, earning an average rating of 6.8. Olwethu Makhanya brings experience and reliability to the backline with 74 professional appearances under his belt. Among the clubs he has represented — Philadelphia Union, Stellenbosch — Olwethu Makhanya was most prolific at Philadelphia Union, where he scored 3 goals in 66 appearances. Olwethu Makhanya stands 188 cm tall.

Full Career Record — Olwethu Makhanya

Olwethu Makhanya's professional career spans from 2023 to 2026, a period of roughly 3 seasons over which he has amassed 74 appearances spread across 2 clubs. With 3 goals and 0 assists recorded across that span, his record reflects a sustained contribution at the highest level.

His most productive season in attacking terms came in 24/25 with Philadelphia Union, when he registered 2 goals and 0 assists in 33 matches, playing 1639 minutes. That campaign stands out as one of the high points of his output.

In his most recent recorded season (25/26) at Philadelphia Union, Olwethu Makhanya played 17 matches, scoring 1 goals and providing 0 assists.

Club-by-club totals

ClubPeriodAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
Philadelphia Union2023/2024 - now66303018——6.98
South Africa (national team)2026 - now40090——7.00
Stellenbosch2022/2023400360———
Total70303378

Season-by-season statistics

SeasonClubAppsGoalsAssistsMinutesYCRCRating
25/26South Africa (national team)40—90007.00
25/26Philadelphia Union171—1379507.00
24/25Philadelphia Union332—1639516.96
23/24Philadelphia Union140—000—
22/23Stellenbosch40—36000—

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Olwethu Makhanya play?
Olwethu Makhanya plays as a Defender for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer.
What team does Olwethu Makhanya play for?
Olwethu Makhanya currently plays for Philadelphia Union in the Major League Soccer.
How old is Olwethu Makhanya?
Olwethu Makhanya is 22 years old, born on April 30, 2004.
How tall is Olwethu Makhanya?
Olwethu Makhanya is 188 cm tall.