Yamela Mbuthuma
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Striker
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
1
Matches
—
Minutes played
Rating
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Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 60%
7.12
xG
5
Goals
48
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 |  Orbit College | W0 - 2 | 70 | — | — | — | 6.8 |
| May 16 |  Durban City | D0 - 0 | 39 | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| May 9 |  Magesi FC | W0 - 3 | 29 | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| May 5 |  Stellenbosch FC | W0 - 2 | 21 | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Apr 26 |  Kaizer Chiefs | D1 - 1 | 67 | — | — | — | 6.2 |
| Apr 18 |  AmaZulu FC | W3 - 0 | 69 | 1 | — | — | 8.2 |
| Apr 10 |  Richards Bay | D2 - 2 | 56 | — | — | — | 6.5 |
| Apr 7 |  Lamontville Golden Arrows | W5 - 0 | 77 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
| Mar 22 |  TS Galaxy | W0 - 6 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.0 |
| Mar 14 |  Siwelele | D1 - 1 | 59 | — | — | — | 6.9 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Yamela Mbuthuma
Yamela Mbuthuma is a professional 24-year-old footballer who plays as a striker for Orlando Pirates, born on February 22, 2002, who is right-footed. Known for his tactical intelligence, positional discipline, and technical skill on the pitch, he has become a key figure for both club and country. Follow Yamela Mbuthuma on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Yamela Mbuthuma Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current South Africa 8 Cup campaign, Yamela Mbuthuma has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 1 appearances (accumulating 0 minutes of active play), he has recorded 0 goals and 0 assists to his team's offensive output, securing a solid overall seasonal FotLive rating of 7.
Compared to other strikers in the competition, Yamela Mbuthuma ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Yamela Mbuthuma's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:
- May 23, 2026: 0-2 win away vs Orbit College (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 16, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Durban City (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 9, 2026: 0-3 win away vs Magesi FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 5, 2026: 0-2 win away vs Stellenbosch FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 26, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Kaizer Chiefs (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 18, 2026: 3-0 win at home vs AmaZulu FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 10, 2026: 2-2 draw away vs Richards Bay (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 7, 2026: 5-0 win at home vs Lamontville Golden Arrows (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- March 22, 2026: 0-6 win away vs TS Galaxy (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- March 14, 2026: 1-1 draw at home vs Siwelele (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Yamela Mbuthuma's playing style with FotLive's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.
View Yamela Mbuthuma's shot map on FotLive to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.
Teammates, Career Path & International Representation
Yamela Mbuthuma currently plays for Orlando Pirates alongside Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Sihle Nduli, Melusi Buthelezi, Thabiso Sesane, Tshepang Moremi, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Daniel Msendami, Lebone Seema, Neo Rapoo, Masindi Nemtajela, Siyabonga Dladla, Thuso Moleleki. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Yamela Mbuthuma's career has also included time at Richards Bay, South Africa.
On the international stage, Yamela Mbuthuma has represented South Africa.
Other notable players from South Africa include Vusi Sibiya, Sphiwe Mahlangu, Monde Mphambaniso, Ashley Hartog, Alan Koch, Bonginkosi Makume, Matthew Paul Booth, Sello Motsepe, Shaune Mogaila, Sabelo Nyembe, Tumi Moshobane, Kgotso Masangane, Ode Fulutudilu, Orebotse Mongae, Lawrence Ntswane. Explore each player's page on FotLive for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.
Career Trophies, Achievements & Competitions
Throughout their career, Yamela Mbuthuma has won 4 titles: Black Label Cup (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates, South Africa 8 Cup (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates, League Cup (2025) with Orlando Pirates, Premier Soccer League (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates.
Yamela Mbuthuma has competed in South Africa 8 Cup, Premier Soccer League, Cup, League Cup. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
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