Défenseur central · South Africa

Olwethu Makhanya#24

Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya

Rangers

Repères

Âge

22 ans

Poste

Défenseur central

Nationalité

South Africa

Numéro

#24

Taille

188 cm

Naissance

30 avril 2004

Lieu de naissance

Durban, South Africa

Parcours

Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Scottish Premiership club Rangers and the South Africa national team. Career Makhanya started his career with South African side Stellenbosch, where he was regarded to have performed well for the club. He was nominated for South Africa Young Footballer of the Year. He won the 2022-23 Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award. In 2023, he signed for American side Philadelphia Union, becoming the club's first under-22 initiative signing. Style of play Makhanya is known for his bravery. He can operate as a central defender in a back four or a back three. Personal life Makhanya has regarded England international John Stones as one of his soccer idols.