Nhlanhla Mgaga
University of Pretoria
Defensive Midfielder
- Age
- 30
- Country
- South Africa
- Market value
- €255k
Premiership · 2025–2026
21Apps
8Starts
759Minutes
0Goals
2Assists
0.46xG
1.27xA
Rating
2025–2026 by competition
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 06 May |
@  Marumo Gallants |
D 1–1 | 3 | · | · | — |
 02 May |
vs  Durban City |
L 1–2 | 26 | · | · | |
| 26 Apr |
vs  Magesi FC |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 19 Apr |
vs  Richards Bay |
L 0–1 | 6 | · | · | — |
| 12 Apr |
@  Kaizer Chiefs |
L 0–2 | 6 | · | · | — |
| 05 Apr |
vs  Milford FC |
D 1–1 | 42 | · | · |
Player profile CM
Per-90 percentiles against midfielders in Premiership. 50 = average.
Market value€255k
Shooting
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| xG | 0.46 | 0.05 | 12 |
| xGOT | 0.14 | 0.02 | 20 |
| xG excl. penalty | 0.46 | 0.05 | 13 |
| Shots | 12 | 1.42 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 0.24 | 22 |
Passing
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assists | 2 | 0.24 | 77 |
| xA | 1.27 | 0.15 | 63 |
| Accurate passes | 309 | 36.6 | 94 |
| Pass accuracy | 82.4% | — | 86 |
| Accurate long balls | 28 | 3.32 | 98 |
| Long ball accuracy | 58.3% | — | 74 |
| Chances created | 13 | 1.54 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.36 | 80 |
| Successful crosses | 9 | 1.07 | 80 |
| Cross accuracy | 23.1% | — | 59 |
Possession
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dribbles | 3 | 0.36 | 13 |
| Dribbles success rate | 30.0% | — | 16 |
| Duels won | 38 | 4.51 | 38 |
| Duels won % | 47.5% | — | 65 |
| Aerials won | 6 | 0.71 | 45 |
| Aerials won % | 37.5% | — | 50 |
| Touches | 548 | 65.0 | 95 |
| Touches in opposition box | 3 | 0.36 | 4 |
| Dispossessed | 11 | 1.30 | 44 |
| Fouls won | 12 | 1.42 | 49 |
Defending
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive actions | 28 | 3.32 | 73 |
| Tackles | 17 | 2.02 | 81 |
| Interceptions | 3 | 0.36 | 21 |
| Blocked scoring attempt | 2 | 0.24 | 94 |
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.30 | 46 |
| Recoveries | 37 | 4.39 | 62 |
| Possession won final 3rd | 8 | 0.95 | 92 |
| Dribbled past | 4 | 0.47 | 62 |
| Clearances | 6 | 0.71 | 65 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Goals conceded while on pitch | 9 | 1.07 | 46 |
| xG against while on pitch | 9.03 | 1.07 | 60 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.24 | 16 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.12 | 0 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in Premiership.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May |
@ Marumo Gallants |
D 1–1 | 3 | · | · | — |
| 02 May |
vs Durban City |
L 1–2 | 26 | · | · | |
| 26 Apr |
vs Magesi FC |
D 0–0 | 45 | · | · | |
| 19 Apr |
vs Richards Bay |
L 0–1 | 6 | · | · | — |
| 12 Apr |
@ Kaizer Chiefs |
L 0–2 | 6 | · | · | — |
| 08 Apr |
vs  Polokwane City |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 05 Apr |
vs Milford FC |
D 1–1 | 42 | · | · | |
| 22 Mar |
vs  Orlando Pirates |
L 0–6 | 30 | · | · | |
| 13 Mar |
@  Stellenbosch FC |
D 1–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 08 Mar |
vs  Jacksa Spears |
W 2–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 03 Mar |
vs  Orbit College |
L 1–2 | 11 | · | · | |
| 28 Feb |
@  Siwelele |
L 0–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 21 Feb |
vs  Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
W 2–0 | 9 | · | · | — |
| 13 Feb |
@ Durban City |
L 0–2 | 75 | · | · | |
| 08 Feb |
vs Marumo Gallants |
W 1–0 | 119 | · | · | |
| 01 Feb |
vs  Sekhukhune United |
L 0–1 | 1 | · | · | — |
| 07 Dec |
vs Kaizer Chiefs |
D 0–0 | 28 | · | · | |
| 29 Nov |
@ Polokwane City |
D 0–0 | 25 | · | · | |
| 23 Nov |
vs  Lamontville Golden Arrows |
W 2–1 | 23 | · | · | |
| 05 Nov |
@ Mamelodi Sundowns FC |
L 0–1 | 10 | · | · | |
| 02 Nov |
vs Stellenbosch FC |
W 2–0 | 3 | · | · | — |
 26 Oct |
@ Lamontville Golden Arrows |
L 1–2 | 55 | · | · | — |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | University of Pretoria | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1st Division | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2025–2026 | TS Galaxy | 28 | 0 | 2 | |
| South Africa 8 Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premier Soccer League | 21 | 0 | 2 | ||
| Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| League Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2024–2025 | TS Galaxy | 25 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premier Soccer League | 22 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| League Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Stellenbosch FC | 37 | 0 | 1 | |
| South Africa 8 Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Premier Soccer League | 26 | 0 | 1 | ||
| Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| League Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Stellenbosch FC | 26 | 1 | 3 | |
| South Africa 8 Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Premier Soccer League | 22 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Baroka FC | 18 | 0 | 3 | — |
| Premier Soccer League | 17 | 0 | 3 | — | |
| Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2020–2021 | Baroka FC | 27 | 1 | 3 | — |
| Premier Soccer League | 26 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2019–2020 | Baroka FC | 10 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Premier Soccer League | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Coastal United FC XI | 2 | 0 | 1 | — |
| Compact Cup | 2 | 0 | 1 | — | |
| ▸ 2019–2020 | Marumo Gallants | 15 | 2 | 0 | — |
| Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 1st Division | 14 | 2 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2018–2019 | Marumo Gallants | 35 | 6 | 2 | — |
| Cup | 3 | 0 | 2 | — | |
| Play-offs 1/2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 1st Division | 29 | 6 | 0 | — |
Stellenbosch FC
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| League Cup ×1 | 2023 | — |