Thabo Cele
Height
Shirt
Age
Preferred foot
Country
Transfer value
Contract end
Position
Primary
Defensive Midfielder
Others
Central Midfielder
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Started
9
Matches
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Minutes played
Rating
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Red cards
Season performance
Match stats
| Date | Opponent | Result | ' | ★ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16 |  AmaZulu FC | W0 - 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10 |  Sekhukhune United | W0 - 2 | 45 | — | — | — | 7.1 |
| May 6 |  Mamelodi Sundowns FC | D1 - 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29 |  Siwelele | L2 - 0 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.4 |
| Apr 26 |  Orlando Pirates | D1 - 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18 |  Polokwane City | D0 - 0 | 90 | — | — | — | 7.5 |
| Apr 15 |  Magesi FC | W1 - 4 | 29 | — | — | — | 6.6 |
| Apr 12 |  TS Galaxy | W2 - 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28 | Orlando Pirates | L0 - 3 | 45 | — | — | — | 6.6 |
| Feb 24 |  Stellenbosch FC | L1 - 2 | 20 | — | — | — | 6.0 |
About
Biography and Personal Profile of Thabo Cele
Thabo Cele is a professional 29-year-old footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Kaizer Chiefs, born on January 14, 1997, 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 Cele on FotLive for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotLive ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Thabo Cele Season Stats and Match Performance Analytics
In the current Premier League campaign, Thabo Cele has delivered standout performances. Over the course of 9 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 6.75.
Compared to other defensive midfielders in the competition, Thabo Cele ranks in the upper tier for goals scored, ratings, and active minutes played on the pitch.
Recent Match Log & Individual Performance Ratings
Thabo Cele'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: 0-1 loss at home vs Chippa United (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 16, 2026: 0-1 win away vs AmaZulu FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 10, 2026: 0-2 win away vs Sekhukhune United (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- May 6, 2026: 1-1 draw away vs Mamelodi Sundowns FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 29, 2026: 2-0 loss away vs SuperSport United FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 26, 2026: 1-1 draw away vs Orlando Pirates (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 18, 2026: 0-0 draw away vs Polokwane City (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 15, 2026: 1-4 win away vs Magesi FC (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 12, 2026: 2-0 win at home vs TS Galaxy (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
- April 6, 2026: 1-3 win away vs Orbit College (90 minutes, 7 FotLive rating)
Tactical Style of Play & Graphic Analysis
Explore Thabo Cele'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 Cele'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 Cele currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs alongside Sphiwe Msimango, Thabiso Monyane, Thabo Moloisane, Dillan Solomons, Ashley Du Preez, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Pule Mmodi, Asanele Velebayi, Renaldo Leaner, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Bradley Cross, Makabi Lilepo, Lehlogonolo Matlou, Fiacre Ntwari, Mduduzi Shabalala. Visit their player pages on FotLive to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.
Thabo Cele's career has also included time at Fakel, Radomiak Radom, CD Cova Piedade, Real Sport Clube de Queluz, SL Benfica II, Benfica, South Africa, South Africa U23, South Africa U20.
On the international stage, Thabo Cele 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 Cele has won 1 titles: COSAFA Cup (2023 South Africa) with South Africa.
Thabo Cele has competed in Premier League, Russian Cup, Ekstraklasa, Liga Portugal 2, Taca de Portugal, League Cup, Premier Soccer League, CAF Confed Cup, Cup. Each league page on FotLive provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.
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