Makhehlene Makhaula
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
16
Matches
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Minutes played
Rating
Yellow cards
Red cards
Season performance
Season Shot MapOn Target: 38%
0.45
xG
0
Goals
8
Shots
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 |  Durban City | D0 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9 |  Magesi FC | W0 - 3 | 62 | — | — | — | 7.2 |
| May 5 |  Stellenbosch FC | W0 - 2 | 88 | — | — | — | 7.6 |
| Apr 26 |  Kaizer Chiefs | D1 - 1 | 45 | — | — | — | 6.1 |
| Apr 18 |  AmaZulu FC | W3 - 0 | 84 | — | — | — | 7.3 |
| Apr 10 |  Richards Bay | D2 - 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7 |  Lamontville Golden Arrows | W5 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22 |  TS Galaxy | W0 - 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14 |  Siwelele | D1 - 1 | 72 | — | — | — | 6.5 |
| Mar 11 | Richards Bay | W2 - 0 | 90 | — | — | 1 | 7.3 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Makhehlene Makhaula
Makhehlene Makhaula is a professional 36-year-old footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Orlando Pirates, born on November 16, 1989, 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 Makhehlene Makhaula on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Makhehlene Makhaula Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current Premier Soccer League campaign, Makhehlene Makhaula has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 16 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 7.02.
Compared to other defensive midfielders in the competition, Makhehlene Makhaula ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Makhehlene Makhaula'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 Maritzburg United FC (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 Makhehlene Makhaula'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 Makhehlene Makhaula'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
Makhehlene Makhaula currently plays for Orlando Pirates alongside Oswin Appollis, Patrick Maswanganyi, Thalente Mbatha, Evidence Makgopa, Sihle Nduli, Melusi Buthelezi, Thabiso Sesane, Tshepang Moremi, Yamela Mbuthuma, Kamogelo Sebelebele, Daniel Msendami, Lebone Seema, Neo Rapoo, Masindi Nemtajela, Siyabonga Dladla. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Makhehlene Makhaula's career has also included time at AmaZulu FC, Amabutho XI, Highlands Park, Free State Stars FC.
On the international stage, Makhehlene Makhaula 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, Makhehlene Makhaula has won 6 titles: Black Label Cup (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates, South Africa 8 Cup (2025/2026, 2024/2025, 2023/2024) with Orlando Pirates, Nedbank Cup (2023/2024, 2022/2023) with Orlando Pirates, League Cup (2025) with Orlando Pirates, Premier Soccer League (2025/2026) with Orlando Pirates, Nedbank Cup (2017/2018) with Free State Stars FC.
Makhehlene Makhaula has competed in Premier Soccer League, Cup, League Cup, South Africa 8 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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