| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya | ||
| Date of birth | 30 April 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Stellenbosch | 20 | (1) |
| 2023– | Philadelphia Union | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Philadelphia Union II | 31 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya (born 30 April 2004) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer. [1]
Makhanya started his career with South African side Stellenbosch, where he was regarded to have performed well for the club. [2] He was nominated for South Africa Young Footballer of the Year. [3] He won the 2022-23 Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award. [4] In 2023, he signed for American side Philadelphia Union, becoming the club's first under-22 initiative signing. [5]
Makhanya is known for his bravery. [6] He can operate as a central defender in a back four or a back three. [7]
Messi ke ngwana go Makhanya. [8]
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