Thabo Matlaba
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
defender
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
5
Matches
—
Minutes played
Rating
Yellow cards
Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 0%
0.01
xG
0
Goals
1
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20 |  Kaizer Chiefs | L1 - 0 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Nov 9 |  Marumo Gallants | D2 - 2 | 44 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Sep 27 |  Orbit College | W3 - 0 | 45 | — | — | — | 7.2 |
| Sep 24 |  Mamelodi Sundowns FC | W1 - 0 | 10 | — | — | 1 | 6.3 |
| Sep 20 |  Sekhukhune United | L1 - 0 | 30 | — | — | — | 6.0 |
| Sep 17 |  Polokwane City | L2 - 1 | 67 | — | — | — | 6.7 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Thabo Matlaba
Thabo Matlaba is a professional 38-year-old footballer who plays as a defender for Lamontville Golden Arrows, born on December 12, 1987, 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 Thabo Matlaba on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Thabo Matlaba Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current Premier Soccer League campaign, Thabo Matlaba has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 5 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 6.54.
Compared to other defenders in the competition, Thabo Matlaba ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Thabo Matlaba'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: 0-0 draw at home vs TS Galaxy (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 16, 2026: 0-2 win away vs Chippa United (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 9, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Polokwane City (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 6, 2026: 1-1 draw away vs AmaZulu FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 24, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Siwelele (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 18, 2026: 1-2 win away vs Orbit College (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 11, 2026: 1-0 win at home vs Durban City (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 7, 2026: 5-0 loss away vs Orlando Pirates (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- March 22, 2026: 1-0 win at home vs Sekhukhune United (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- March 18, 2026: 0-0 draw at home vs Stellenbosch FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Thabo Matlaba'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 Thabo Matlaba'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
Thabo Matlaba currently plays for Lamontville Golden Arrows alongside Themba Mantshiyane, Kagiso Malinga, Edward Maova, Nhlanhla Zwane, Lungelo Nguse, Nqobeko Dlamini, Sbonelo Cele, Sede Dion, Ntsikelelo Nxadi, Sazi Gumbi, Siphesihle Msomi, Olwethu Ncube, Angelo Van Rooi, Moyela Libamba, Khulekani Shezi. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Thabo Matlaba's career has also included time at Royal AM, Warriors FC XI, Swallows FC, Black Leopards, Orlando Pirates, Free State Stars FC, South Africa.
On the international stage, Thabo Matlaba 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, Thabo Matlaba has won 2 titles: Nedbank Cup (2013/2014) with Orlando Pirates, Premier Soccer League (2011/2012) with Orlando Pirates.
Thabo Matlaba has competed in Premier Soccer League, League Cup, Cup, South Africa 8 Cup, CAF Confed Cup, CAF Champions League. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
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