Olwethu Makhanya
South Africa · #24 · Defender
South Africa · #24 · DefenderOlwethu Makhanya is a defender in South Africa's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad, playing his club football for Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. He has 1 senior international cap for South Africa going into the tournament.
Olwethu Makhanya — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationSouth Africa · Group A
- PositionDefender
- Shirt number#24
- Age22 (born April 30, 2004)
- ClubPhiladelphia Union
- Club leagueMajor League Soccer · United States
- NationalitySouth Africa
- BirthplaceDurban, South Africa
- International caps1 (pre-tournament)
Squad/player metadata only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.