Lindo Mfeka
South African soccer player
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Lindokuhle Mfeka (born 29 March 1994) is a South African soccer player who plays for Oakland Roots in the USL Championship.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Lindokuhle Mfeka | ||
| Date of birth | 30 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Oakland Roots | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | River City Rovers | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2016 | South Florida Bulls | 72 | (16) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Reading United | 0 | (0) |
| 2017 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Reno 1868 (loan) | 22 | (6) |
| 2018–2019 | Reno 1868 | 51 | (8) |
| 2021– | Oakland Roots | 89 | (10) |
| International career | |||
| South Africa U17 | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:26, 20 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
College
Mfeka played four years of college soccer at the University of South Florida between 2013 and 2016.[1] He spent a brief period with USL PDL side Reading United in 2016.[2]
Professional
On 13 January 2017, Mfeka was selected 28th overall in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft by San Jose Earthquakes.[3]
Mfeka made his professional debut on 6 May 2017, whilst on loan to San Jose's United Soccer League affiliate Reno 1868. Mfeka started in a 4–0 win over Phoenix Rising FC, assisting on two goals.[4]
He made his MLS debut as an injury time substitute on 1 July 2017 in San Jose's 2–1 victory over the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium.[5]
On 13 December 2017, Mfeka signed with Reno 1868 ahead of their 2018 season.[6] He was released by Reno following their 2019 season.[citation needed]
After a year without a club, Mfeka joined Oakland Roots on 20 January 2021, ahead of their inaugural USL Championship season.[7]
