Olwethu Makhanya
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Full name
Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya
Date of birth
30 April 2004
Place of birth
Durban, South Africa
Position
Defender
.jpg) Makhanya with the Philadelphia Union in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya | ||
| Date of birth | 30 April 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Philadelphia Union | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Stellenbosch | 20 | (1) |
| 2023– | Philadelphia Union | 25 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | → Philadelphia Union II | 31 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya (born 30 April 2004) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.[1]
Makhanya started his career with South African side Stellenbosch, where he was regarded to have performed well for the club.[2] He was nominated for South Africa Young Footballer of the Year.[3] He won the 2022-23 Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award.[4] In 2023, he signed for American side Philadelphia Union, becoming the club's first under-22 initiative signing.[5]
Style of play
Personal life
Makhanya has regarded England international John Stones as one of his soccer idols.[8]
