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Yamela Mbuthuma
Striker · Orlando Pirates
Yamela Mbuthuma is a 24-year-old South Africa striker who plays for Orlando Pirates, wearing number 9. In Premier Soccer League 2026/2027 he has 2 goals and 0 assists in 6 appearances, with an average rating of 7.38.
Premier Soccer League 2026/2027
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Started | 5 |
| Matches | 6 |
| Minutes played | 396 |
| Rating | 7.38 |
| Yellow cards | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 |
Season in numbers
He has played 396 minutes, starting 5 of his 6 games, about 66 minutes per appearance. That is a goal every 198 minutes (0.45 per 90 minutes). Discipline: 1 yellow card so far. His average match rating of 7.38 is solidly above the typical level for regular starters (ratings run from 0 to 10; most regular players sit between 6.5 and 7.5).
Recent matches (contains results)
Over his last 5 matches he played 198 minutes with 0 goals and 1 assist, averaging a rating of 6.83.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 October | vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 0-2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| 4 October | at Egypt | 1-0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 6.4 |
| 30 September | at Eritrea | 5-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26 September | vs Guinea | 2-1 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 20 September | at Marumo Gallants | 2-0 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| 17 September | vs Durban City | 2-0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| 1 September | at Kruger United | 4-0 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 8.5 |
| 29 August | vs Sekhukhune United | 3-0 | 62 | 0 | 2 | 8.5 |
| 22 August | at Sekhukhune United | 1-0 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| 16 August | at Chippa United | 3-0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 |
Questions about Yamela Mbuthuma
Which club does Yamela Mbuthuma play for?
Yamela Mbuthuma plays for Orlando Pirates as a striker.
How many goals has Yamela Mbuthuma scored this season?
2 in 6 Premier Soccer League appearances in 2026/2027, plus 0 assists.
Is Yamela Mbuthuma available for the next match?
He is not on the injury or suspension list right now. Ninety shows each club's absences and predicted line-up before every match.