Kamohelo Mahlatsi
Kamohelo Abel Mahlatsi (born 23 August 1998) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder or centre forward for Kaizer Chiefs. He has also represented South Africa at under-23 and senior international levels.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kamohelo Abel Mahlatsi[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 23 August 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Sebokeng, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, centre forward[2] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | SuperSport United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2020 | SuperSport United | 9 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Ubuntu Cape Town (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | → University of Pretoria (loan) | 27 | (10) |
| 2020–2022 | Moroka Swallows | 12 | (1) |
| 2022– | Kaizer Chiefs | 5 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019– | South Africa U23 | 5 | (2) |
| 2019 | South Africa | 5 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 July 2023 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 November 2022 | |||
Club career edit
Born in Sebokeng,[4][5] Mahlatsi started his career at SuperSport United before joining Ubuntu Cape Town on loan until the end of the season in January 2018.[6] He scored twice in 11 appearances for Ubuntu Cape Town, and was promoted to the senior SuperSport United squad ahead of the 2018–19 season.[7][4] He played 9 times for the club across the 2018–19 season.[7] In September 2019, he joined University of Pretoria of the National First Division on a season-long loan.[8] He scored 10 goals in 27 league appearances for University of Pretoria.[7]
On 6 October 2020, Mahlatsi signed for newly-promoted South African Premier Division side Moroka Swallows.[5]
International career edit
Mahlatsi has represented South Africa at the 2019 COSAFA Cup and South Africa under-23s at the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations.[1][9]
Style of play edit
Mahlatsi is left-footed and plays primarily as an attacking midfielder and a centre forward.[5][9] In April 2018, he was described by The Sowetan as 'versatile', adding that "his close control with the ball, speed, dribbling, crossing, and ability to use both feet allow him to play in any offensive position on the field".[10]
References edit
- ^ a b "Kamohelo Mahlatsi". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Kamohelo Mahlatsi » Internationals". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "BREAKING: Kaizer Chiefs complete TRIPLE signings from Swallows!". The South African. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2022.
- ^ a b Gumede, Michaelson (5 February 2019). "Mahlatsi 'will play anywhere'". The Citizen. Retrieved 5 March 2021 – via pressreader.com.
- ^ a b c Ditlhobolo, Austin (6 October 2020). "Swallows FC snap up Bafana Bafana and SuperSport United midfielder Mahlatsi". Goal. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Ubuntu Cape Town Have Signed Kamohelo Mahlatsi On Loan From SuperSport United". Soccer Laduma. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ a b c Kamohelo Mahlatsi at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "University of Pretoria sign Kamohelo Mahlatsi from SuperSport United". Kick Off. 2 September 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Kamohelo Mahlatsi". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 5 March 2021.
- ^ Ndebele, Sihle (8 April 2018). "Kamohelo Mahlatsi has Messi touch". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 5 March 2021.