Minnesota United FC 
Major League Soccer 
Aug 20
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Last updated on September 12, 2026 at 3:43 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
11th
— Major League Soccer
Statistics of Bongokuhle Hlongwane — Season 2026/2027
📊 General
Appearances
15
Starts
5
Minutes played
603
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
7
Interceptions
5
Fouls committed
4
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
187 - 76%
Duels won %
33% (16/48)
📊 General
Appearances
17
Starts
7
Minutes played
757
Goals
0
Average rating
6.38/10
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
7
Fouls committed
7
Key passes
6
Passes - accuracy
222 - 6%
Duels won %
37% (26/71)
Standings Major League Soccer 2026/2027
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 52 | 21 | +31 | 46 | WLWWL |
| 2 |  Houston Dynamo | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 32 | 27 | +5 | 43 | WDDLW |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 25 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 40 | 24 | +16 | 40 | WDDDL |
| 4 |  FC Dallas | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 41 | +6 | 40 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 36 | +7 | 38 | WDDLL |
| 6 |  St. Louis City | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38 | 33 | +5 | 38 | DWDWD |
| 7 |  Colorado Rapids | 24 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 32 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 24 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 46 | 45 | +1 | 32 | DWLDW |
| 9 |  San Diego | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 42 | 37 | +5 | 30 | LLWWL |
| 10 |  Real Salt Lake | 23 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 29 | LDLLL |
| 11 |  Minnesota United FC | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 39 | -4 | 29 | LLDWL |
| 12 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 39 | -9 | 29 | LWLDW |
| 13 |  Seattle Sounders | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 27 | DDDLL |
| 14 |  Austin | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 30 | 43 | -13 | 26 | DDWDW |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 23 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 23 | 58 | -35 | 15 | LLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Minnesota United FC
Career of Bongokuhle Hlongwane since 2018
2026/2027
Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC17Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC37Apps
3Goals
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
2026/2027Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC15Apps
-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
Aug 16
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Aug 08
Leagues CupDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
Aug 02
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Jul 26
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug |
Atlanta United FC
|
1-2 | 68 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/4 |
| 16 Aug |
Real Salt Lake
|
1-1 | 45 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 |
| 08 Aug |
Tigres UANL
|
0-0 | 94 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 3 | 7/12 |
| 02 Aug |
San Diego
|
1-1 | 17 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 |
| 26 Jul |
Vancouver Whitecaps
|
0-0 | 9 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |