Minnesota United FC 
MLS 
Nov 25
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
25 years old
Position
Defender
Height
185 cm
Weight
78 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
20 Jun 2000 - South Africa
Birth City
Martizburg
Ranking
4th
— MLS
Statistics of B. Hlongwane — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
37
Starts
30
Minutes played
2752
Goals
3
Average rating
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
43
Interceptions
31
Fouls committed
31
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
721 - 0%
Duels won %
47% (152/325)
📊 General
Appearances
40
Starts
32
Minutes played
2842
Goals
4
Average rating
7.26/10
Cards
2
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
47
Interceptions
31
Fouls committed
31
Key passes
24
Passes - accuracy
745 - 24%
Duels won %
47% (157/335)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Minnesota United FC
Career of B. Hlongwane since 2018
2025/2026
Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC40Apps
4Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC37Apps
11Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC35Apps
15Goals
4Assists
Rating
2022/2023Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC33Apps
2Goals
5Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd16Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd23Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd15Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC37Apps
3Goals
2Assists
Rating
2024/2025Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC35Apps
11Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC30Apps
8Goals
3Assists
Rating
2022/2023Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC30Apps
2Goals
5Assists
Rating
2021/2022Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd16Apps
1Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd21Apps
3Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd14Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Maritzburg Utd
Maritzburg Utd2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2022
Maritzburg Utd
→
Minnesota United FC
Maritzburg Utd
Minnesota United FC
HONOURS
League Cup
South Africa
2019
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Nov 08
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-3
Nov 04
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists1
Rating
4-2
Oct 28
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Oct 19
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-1
BIOGRAPHY
B. Hlongwane is a professional footballer currently playing for Minnesota United FC in the MLS. Hailing from Martizburg, this South Africa player has climbed the ranks to establish himself in professional football. Operating as a defender, his frame of 185 cm and 78 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. Quiet but decisive, he manages his position with an efficiency that rarely lets his side down. His career path has taken him through Maritzburg Utd, South Africa, among others, experiences that have made him the complete professional he is today. His participation in League Cup has exposed him to elite competition and raised his level as a player. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Minnesota United FC's squad. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the MLS this season.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov |
San Diego
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 7/13 |
| 08 Nov |
Seattle Sounders
|
3-3 | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 |
| 04 Nov |
Seattle Sounders
|
4-2 | 90 | 7.3 | 0 | 1 | 0/0 | 2 | 0 | 1/8 |
| 28 Oct |
Seattle Sounders
|
0-0 | 96 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1/3 | 0 | 1 | 5/12 |
| 19 Oct |
Los Angeles Galaxy
|
2-1 | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 1 | 1/5 |