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0Caps- 0International goals
- 26AgeBorn 5 Jun 2000
- Orlando PiratesClubSince 2022
- CAF Champions LeagueLeague
- South AfricaNational team
The shape of him
E. Makgopa is a 26-year-old forward at Orlando Pirates and a South Africa international. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Honours 7
- 48 Cup2022 · 2023 · 2024
- 3Cup2023 · 2023/24
Career journey
2023 – 2024Orlando Pirates
2023 – 2024South Africa- 2024 – 2026Orlando Pirates
- 2025 – 2027South Africa
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| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 – 2027 | South Africa | 12 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2026 | Orlando Pirates | 70 | 18 |
| 2023 – 2024 | South Africa | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Orlando Pirates | 31 | 5 |
| 2022 – 2023 | South Africa | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 – 2023 | Orlando Pirates | 18 | 4 |
| 2021 – 2022 | South Africa | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 – 2022 | Baroka FC | 31 | 4 |
| 2020 – 2021 | South Africa U23 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 – 2021 | Baroka FC | 40 | 12 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- E. Makgopa
- Date of birth
- 5 Jun 2000 (26)
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
- OPOrlando Pirates
- Joined
- 1 Jul 2022
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 |  Premiership |  TS Galaxy | H | W3–0 | 24' |
More on E. Makgopa
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Orlando Pirates | All competitions | 33 | 1,402 | 8 | 4 |
| 24/25 | Orlando Pirates | All competitions | 37 | 1,598 | 10 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Orlando Pirates | All competitions | 31 | 1,415 | 5 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Orlando Pirates | All competitions | 18 | 668 | 4 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Baroka FC | All competitions | 31 | 2,451 | 4 | 0 |
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