CORNERFLICK
- 26AgeBorn 6 Mar 2000
- Orlando PiratesClub
- CAF Champions LeagueLeague
South AfricaNational team
The shape of him
Thalente Mbatha is a 26-year-old midfielder at Orlando Pirates and a South Africa international. Midfield is where games are controlled: setting the tempo, winning the ball back, and finding the pass that breaks a line.
The job
Link defence to attack, keep the ball moving, and screen the back line when possession is lost.
Honours 4
- 2Cup
- 28 Cup
Quick facts
- Full name
- Thalente Mbatha
- Date of birth
- 6 Mar 2000 (26)
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- OPOrlando Pirates
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