Philadelphia Union 
MLS Nov 24
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Olwethu Makhanya
21 years old
Position
Defender
Height
-
Weight
-
Date of Birth - Nationality
30 Apr 2004 - South Africa
Birth City
Durban
Statistics of O. Makhanya — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
25
Minutes played
2448
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
8
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
58
Interceptions
31
Fouls committed
28
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
1185 - 0%
Duels won %
65% (158/243)
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
25
Minutes played
2448
Goals
1
Average rating
7/10
Cards
8
Yellows
-
1
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
58
Interceptions
31
Fouls committed
28
Key passes
6
Passes - accuracy
1185 - 6%
Duels won %
65% (158/243)
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 — Philadelphia Union
A. Blake
A. Rick
G. Marks
F. Sundstrom
F. Westfield
G. Martínez
G. Sequera
J. Sery Larsen
N. Harriel
O. Makhanya
O. Mbaïzo
P. Ndinga Ossibadjouo
A. Bedoya
B. Bender
Cavan Sullivan
D. Jean-Jacques
I. Vassilev
J. Bueno
J. Lukić
J. Rafanello
M. Iloski
Q. Sullivan
A. Anello
B. Damiani
E. Alladoh
Edward Davis
M. Jakupovic
Sal Olivas
Stas Kornzeniowski
Career of O. Makhanya since 2018
2025/2026
Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union31Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II26Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union31Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Philadelphia Union II
Philadelphia Union II26Apps
2Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Stellenbosch
→
Philadelphia Union
Stellenbosch
Philadelphia Union
HONOURS
MLS Next Pro
USA
2024
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Nov 01
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-3
Oct 26
Major League SoccerDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-2
Oct 18
Major League SoccerLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Oct 04
Major League SoccerWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
BIOGRAPHY
Playing for Philadelphia Union in the MLS, O. Makhanya continues to build on a solid professional career. Originally from Durban, South Africa, this South Africa international has steadily made his way to the top level. As a defender, he brings consistency and reliability to his team's setup match after match. His positional sense and reading of the game allow him to intervene at the right moment without unnecessary risk. His career has taken him to the latter stages of competitions such as MLS Next Pro, experiences that have shaped his winning mentality. Throughout the 2025/2026 season, he has continued to affirm himself as a key member of Philadelphia Union's group. O. Makhanya continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov |
New York City FC
|
0-1 | 90 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | 5 | 11/20 |
| 01 Nov |
Chicago Fire
|
0-3 | 90 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 | 8 | 14/18 |
| 26 Oct |
Chicago Fire
|
2-2 | 99 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 2 | 0 | 7/9 |
| 18 Oct |
Charlotte
|
2-0 | 95 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 2 | 4/6 |
| 04 Oct |
New York City FC
|
1-0 | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 0 | 1 | 5/9 |