Thabang Matuludi
South Africa
DEF
Age
27
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Thabang Matuludi
Thabang Matuludi is named in Hugo Broos's 26-man South Africa squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the defenders. The Polokwane City right-back goes into the finals aged 27.
He has made 25 appearances and scored twice for Polokwane City this season and made his senior South Africa debut in November 2025. South Africa qualified by winning CAF Group C in October 2025, and open Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic.
He has made 25 appearances and scored twice for Polokwane City this season and made his senior South Africa debut in November 2025. South Africa qualified by winning CAF Group C in October 2025, and open Group A alongside Mexico, South Korea and the Czech Republic.
World Cup 2026 Stats
Appearances
0
Minutes played
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Tackles won
0
Interceptions
0
Clearances
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Blocks
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Playing Style
A disciplined right-back, Matuludi defends wide areas for South Africa and is strong in the tackle. His recovery speed lets him get back quickly behind the defensive line. He stands 1.89m and is right-footed. He has logged 2,190 club minutes for Polokwane City this season, going into the group stage in Hugo Broos's squad at 27.
World Cup History
The 2026 World Cup is set to be Thabang Matuludi's first at senior level, with no senior World Cup on his record. He made his senior South Africa debut in November 2025. Hugo Broos has named him among the defenders in the 26-man squad for the finals. He stays among South Africa's defensive options on the final list.
National Team
South Africa
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Matuludi's work for South Africa is at the back, a right-back whose tackling and recovery pace give the side cover down the flank, with 25 appearances for Polokwane City this season. On the Goal Rush card South Africa are a Tier 5 side at £4m, one of the lower bands on the card.
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Matuludi at the 2026 World Cup
Matuludi is a confirmed defender in Hugo Broos's 26-man South Africa squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the South Africa side opening their Group A campaign in June.
Picking South Africa in Goal Rush
South Africa come in at Tier 5 on the Goal Rush card at £4m. They open Group A against Mexico in mid-June, and Matuludi is among the defenders in the confirmed 26.
Thabang Matuludi World Cup 2026 FAQs
South Africa are a Tier 5 side at £4m on the Goal Rush card, among the lower bands. Matuludi is in Hugo Broos's confirmed 26 as a right-back, so his role is the quick reference at that team price.
Matuludi is a right-back for South Africa. He plays his club football for Polokwane City and is part of Hugo Broos's squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in the final 26.
No. He has no previous senior World Cup appearances. The 2026 World Cup would be his first, with his place confirmed in Hugo Broos's 26-man South Africa squad after South Africa won CAF Group C to reach the finals.
Matuludi plays his club football for Polokwane City. He is named as a right-back in Hugo Broos's final 26-man South Africa squad for the 2026 World Cup, one of the defensive options Broos takes to the finals.
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