Olwethu Makhanya
South Africa | Defender | South Africa
Olwethu Makhanya, 22, is a footballer from South Africa playing as Defender for South Africa. Makhanya was born in Durban, South Africa. In the 2026 World Cup season Makhanya has 0 appearances with 0 goals and 0 assists in 0 minutes. Makhanya is ranked 10th in the Major League Soccer Yellow Cards list for 2026/27.
Profile
- Full name
- Olwethu Makhanya
- Age
- 22
- Born
- 30 April 2004 | Durban | South Africa
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Position
- Defender
- Shirt number
- 29
- Current club
- South Africa
League Rankings
- Major League Soccer 2026/27 | Yellow Cards | Position 10 | 5 yellow cards Visit the Major League Soccer hub
Season by Season Stats
| Season | Team | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | xG | Yellow | Red | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | South Africa | World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | South Africa | Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7.90 |
| 2026 | Philadelphia Union | CONCACAF Champions League | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | 7.55 |
| 26/27 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 13 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 6.70 |
| 25/26 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | 31 | 1 | 0 | — | 8 | 1 | 7.00 |
| 25/26 | Philadelphia Union | US Open Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
Career
Trophy Cabinet
Runner-up finishes
- MLS Next Pro 1× | 2024 | USA
Clubs | 1
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Philadelphia Union
Jul 2023 – present
Injury and Suspension History
- Red Card : 21 March 2025 to 23 March 2025
Current Status
| Reason | Date |
|---|---|
| Yellow Cards | 24 May 2026 |
| Red Card | 8 March 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What position does Olwethu Makhanya play?
Olwethu Makhanya plays as Defender.
Which team does Olwethu Makhanya play for?
Olwethu Makhanya plays for South Africa in the World Cup.
How many goals has Olwethu Makhanya scored this season?
Olwethu Makhanya has scored 0 goals in 0 appearances in the World Cup 2026 season.
How old is Olwethu Makhanya?
Olwethu Makhanya is 21 years old and comes from South Africa.
Updated: 11 Jul 2026, 08:16 UTC