Olwethu Makhanya
PHI • #29 • Center Back
Nationality
South Africa
Preferred Foot
Right
Birthdate
Apr 30, 2004
Age
22
Height
6'2"
Primary Position
CB
Secondary Position
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Role
Ball-Playing Centre Back
League
Major League SoccerRanking
Grades
Key Grades
This season
Overall
182nd/260 DEF
60.6Passing
139th/260 DEF
65.21 V 1 Defending
120th/256 DEF
66.9Aerial Duel
12th/255 DEF
81.2Positioning
82nd/259 DEF
71.3Blocking
20th/255 DEF
82Overall Grades by game
This season
Matches
News
May 17, 2026
Serving another suspension
Makhanya is set to serve a one match suspension and will miss the clash with Inter Miami on Saturday.
Analysis: Makhanya will serve his second suspension of the season, this time for yellow card accumulation. He's recorded 11 straight starts in a row, collecting 46 clearances with 23 tackles and 14 interceptions in that span. Due to this suspension, he will not play until after the World Cup break.
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