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0Caps- 0International goals
- 22AgeBorn 11 Nov 2003
- Mamelodi SundownsClub
- CAF Champions LeagueLeague
- South AfricaNational team
The shape of him
Thapelo Maseko is a 22-year-old midfielder at Mamelodi Sundowns 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 2
- 1PSL
- 1African Football League
Quick facts
- Full name
- Thapelo Maseko
- Date of birth
- 11 Nov 2003 (22)
- Nationality
- South Africa
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- MSMamelodi Sundowns
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 |  Danish Superliga |  Aarhus | H | D1–1 | 6' | |
| 15 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Conference League |  SC Braga | H | W3–0 | 83' | |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Danish Superliga |  FC Midtjylland | A | L1–2 | 16' |
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