Olwethu Makhanya
Career snapshot
Career highs
Born the same day
Shares 2004-04-30 · 6 players total
| Full name | Olwethu Makhanya |
|---|---|
| Name in home country | Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya |
| Date of birth | 2004-04-30 (22 yrs) |
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa, South Africa |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Position | Defender - Centre-Back (main: Defender) |
| Foot | right |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Current club | Philadelphia Union |
| Joined | 2023-07-18 |
| Contract expires | 2025-12-31 |
| Agent | CCC |
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Union | 4 | 2023 | 23/24 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 2,176 |
| Stellenbosch FC | 1 | 22/23 | 22/23 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1,734 |
| Philadelphia Union II | 2 | 2023 | 2024 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2,341 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Champions Cup | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | DStv Premiership | Stellenbosch FC | 20 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1,734 |
| 22/23 | Nedbank Cup | Stellenbosch FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MLS | Philadelphia Union | 26 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 2025 | US Open Cup | Philadelphia Union | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 300 |
| 2024 | Leagues Cup | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MLS Next Pro | Philadelphia Union II | 22 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2,055 |
| 2024 | MLS Next Pro Playoffs | Philadelphia Union II | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 286 |
| 2023 | Leagues Cup | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS Cup Playoffs | Philadelphia Union | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS Next Pro | Philadelphia Union II | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | MLS Next Pro Playoffs | Philadelphia Union II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 2022-07-01 | Marumo Reserves | Stellenbosch R. | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 22/23 | 2023-01-04 | Stellenbosch R. | Stellenbosch FC | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 23/24 | 2023-07-18 | Stellenbosch FC | Philadelphia | Transfer | 450000 | €445k |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €400k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €250k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €350k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €450k |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €100k |
| Team | Shirt | Matches | Goals | Debut | Age at debut | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team #28649 | #5 | 0 | 0 | — | — | current national player |
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Olney Jr. | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamir Berdecio | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Titus | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gavin Wetzel | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Deano Van Rooyen | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sibongiseni Mthethwa | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| David Vazquez | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Júnior Mendieta | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MLS | Philadelphia Union | 1 | 26 |
| 2024 | MLS Next Pro Playoffs | Philadelphia Union II | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | MLS Next Pro | Philadelphia Union II | 1 | 22 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|
Last 50 matches for Philadelphia Union The Availability column cross-references our injury database — matches inside a known injury window are flagged INJURED. Per-match goal attribution requires a paid feed (FBref/Sofascore) and isn't wired up yet.
| Date | Comp | Home | Score | Away | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | MLS1 |
Columbus Crew | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2026-06-25 | MLS1 |
Chicago Fire | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2026-06-14 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Charlotte FC | TIMED |
| 2026-05-31 | MLS1 |
FC Dallas | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2026-05-28 | MLS1 |
Toronto FC | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2026-05-24 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Inter Miami CF | TIMED |
| 2026-05-17 | MLS1 |
Atlanta United FC | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2026-05-14 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Los Angeles Galaxy | TIMED |
| 2026-05-10 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Columbus Crew | TIMED |
| 2026-05-03 | MLS1 |
CF Montréal | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2026-04-26 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | D.C. United | Available |
| 2026-04-19 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 3–0 | Atlanta United FC | Available |
| 2026-04-12 | MLS1 |
New York City FC | 1–0 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2026-04-05 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | Orlando City | Available |
| 2026-03-29 | MLS1 |
Inter Miami CF | 2–1 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2026-03-22 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 1–0 | St. Louis City SC | Available |
| 2026-03-16 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 1–3 | Nashville SC | Available |
| 2026-03-08 | MLS1 |
New England Revolution | 0–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2026-03-01 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 4–1 | FC Cincinnati | Available |
| 2025-10-18 | MLS1 |
Charlotte FC | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-10-04 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | New York City FC | TIMED |
| 2025-09-27 | MLS1 |
D.C. United | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-09-20 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | New England Revolution | TIMED |
| 2025-09-13 | MLS1 |
Vancouver Whitecaps | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-08-30 | MLS1 |
FC Cincinnati | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-08-23 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Chicago Fire | TIMED |
| 2025-08-16 | MLS1 |
New York RB | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-08-09 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Toronto FC | TIMED |
| 2025-07-26 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | Colorado Rapids | TIMED |
| 2025-07-19 | MLS1 |
Houston Dynamo | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-07-16 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | CF Montréal | TIMED |
| 2025-07-12 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | – | New York RB | TIMED |
| 2025-07-05 | MLS1 |
Nashville SC | – | Philadelphia Union | TIMED |
| 2025-06-29 | MLS1 |
CF Montréal | 4–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-06-22 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 0–2 | Charlotte FC | Available |
| 2025-06-19 | MLS1 |
FC Cincinnati | 4–3 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-06-15 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 1–2 | Inter Miami CF | Available |
| 2025-06-01 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 2–2 | CF Montréal | Available |
| 2025-05-29 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 0–0 | Toronto FC | Available |
| 2025-05-25 | MLS1 |
Charlotte FC | 0–0 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-05-18 | MLS1 |
New England Revolution | 0–3 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-05-15 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 1–2 | New York City FC | Available |
| 2025-05-11 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 2–3 | Orlando City | Available |
| 2025-05-04 | MLS1 |
D.C. United | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-04-30 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 2–3 | Seattle Sounders | Available |
| 2025-04-27 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 1–2 | Real Salt Lake | Available |
| 2025-04-14 | MLS1 |
Atlanta United FC | 2–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-04-06 | MLS1 |
Nashville SC | 1–2 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
| 2025-03-30 | MLS1 |
Philadelphia Union | 2–0 | Minnesota United FC | Available |
| 2025-03-23 | MLS1 |
Portland Timbers | 1–3 | Philadelphia Union | Available |
Teams faced most often by Olwethu Makhanya's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Cincinnati | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 33% |
| New York City FC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 100% |
| Toronto FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 50% |
| Columbus Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 50% |
| Atlanta United FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 50% |
| Chicago Fire | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 50% |
| Orlando City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 100% |
| Los Angeles FC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0% |
| CF Montréal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 50% |
| Inter Miami CF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 50% |
| New York RB | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 50% |
| Charlotte FC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 50% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Senior debut season | |
| 2024 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 24 | 1,734 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.21 |
| 2025 | 29 | 2,176 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0.37 |
| 2024 | 26 | 2,341 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0.31 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Olwethu Makhanya
Who is Olwethu Makhanya?
Olwethu Makhanya is a South professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Philadelphia Union.
How old is Olwethu Makhanya?
Olwethu Makhanya is 22 years old. He was born on April 30, 2004 in Durban, South Africa.
What position does Olwethu Makhanya play?
Olwethu Makhanya plays as a centre-back (Defender - Centre-Back).
What club does Olwethu Makhanya play for?
Olwethu Makhanya currently plays for Philadelphia Union.
How many career goals has Olwethu Makhanya scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Olwethu Makhanya has scored 5 goals in 84 appearances.
What is Olwethu Makhanya's market value?
Olwethu Makhanya's most recent reported market value is €400k.
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