Mfundo Vilakazi
South African soccer player (born 2005)
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Mfundo "Obrigado" Vilakazi (born 19 November 2005) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South African Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Mfundo Vilakazi | ||
| Date of birth | 19 November 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Soweto, South Africa | ||
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2021–2023 | Kaizer Chiefs Development | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | Kaizer Chiefs | 45 | (8) |
| International career | |||
| 2023–2025 | South Africa U20 | 5 | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club careers
Kaizer Chiefs
Vilakazi joined Kaizer Chiefs Reserve in 2021 and played in the Gauteng Development League and PSL Reserve before signing his professional contract with the senior side in 2024.[2]
Youth international career
Vilakazi competed with the South Africa U-20 team at the 2025 U-20 Arica Cup of Nations.[3] He helped the side win their maiden U-20 Africa Cup of Nations and qualify for the 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup.[4]
He was voted the man of the match in a 5–0 win against New Caledonia at the 2025 U-20 FIFA World Cup providing two assists.[5]
Personal life
Honours
South Africa U-20