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Summary

Olwethu Makhanya (South Africa), Defender, 1 cap, model: 1.1% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Olwethu Makhanya

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#29 Defender Philadelphia Union (USA) South Africa

Olwethu Makhanya is a 22-year-old defender for Philadelphia Union (USA) and South Africa. He has earned 1 cap for South Africa. Our model puts South Africa's title chance at 0% with a 40% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

1 Caps
0 Goals
0 Season goals
0 Assists
6.78 Form rating
Age22Height188 cmMarket value€1.8M
Olwethu Makhanya at World Cup 2026
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Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
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Olwethu Makhanya · the model’s read

Olwethu Makhanya brings 1 cap for South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Philadelphia Union (USA). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Makhanya's anytime-goalscoring probability at 1.1% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.01 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Olwethu Makhanya: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 alongside the career baseline (50 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026
vs
Career baseline 6.9
— Shotsper 90 min 0.68
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.12
— Key passesper 90 min 0.27
— Tacklesper 90 min 2.22
— Interceptionsper 90 min 1.24
— Ball recoveriesper 90 min 6.07
— Touchesper 90 min 65

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

1 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
1× American MLS Supporters Shield 2025
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
0 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 1× American MLS Supporters Shield
    2025

Olwethu Makhanya: Quick Facts

#29Shirt number
22Age
188 cmHeight
Durban, South AfricaBirthplace
Philadelphia Union (USA)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Olwethu Makhanya play?
Olwethu Makhanya plays as a Defender for Philadelphia Union (USA). At World Cup 2026 they represent South Africa.
How many caps does Olwethu Makhanya have?
Olwethu Makhanya has 1 international cap for South Africa.
What trophies has Olwethu Makhanya won?
Olwethu Makhanya has won 1 career honour. Notable titles include American MLS Supporters Shield (x1).
What is South Africa's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts South Africa at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 40% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is South Africa in at World Cup 2026?
South Africa are in Group A at World Cup 2026, facing Mexico, Czech Republic, South Korea.
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