Olwethu Makhanya Stats
Club: Rangers · Position: Defender · Born: 30 Apr 2004 (age 22) · Nationality: South Africa.
Now at Rangers. The 2026 season below was played at Philadelphia Union — use the season buttons above for their other campaigns.
Next: ST Mirren v Rangers · Premiership · Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 GMT · ST Mirren allow 15.9 shots per game over their last 8 — form, head-to-head and stats on the match page.
Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers, defender) has 2 goals and 0 assists in 31 appearances in 2026 (2697 minutes, all competitions). Tackles per 90 in Major League Soccer: 2.29, higher than 90% of 210 defenders. Started 30 of 31. Next: ST Mirren v Rangers, Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 GMT.
Key Facts
Figures as of
Olwethu Makhanya has 13 appearances and 1179 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 as a defender for Philadelphia Union.
Makhanya’s TACTIX Impact runs at 2.7 per match over 13 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 62nd percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players.
In 7 of the last 10 appearances that recorded it, Olwethu Makhanya had a tackle (all competitions).
Olwethu Makhanya (Rangers) averages a TACTIX Impact of 3 per match across 31 appearances, and has two goals and zero assists in 31 appearances in 2026 — per TACTIX Impact, an open rating with every weight published (as of 28 October 2026).
An open, transparent rating built from raw match actions across 31 appearances in 2026 (all competitions) — every weight is published. Higher is better; a negative score just means costly actions outweighed productive ones in that sample — not a verdict on the player.
Profile
Olwethu Makhanya is a defender at Philadelphia Union, with 13 appearances and 1179 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. TACTIX Impact: 2.7 per match across 13 appearances in Major League Soccer matches, the 62nd percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players. Olwethu Makhanya has started 30 of 31 appearances in 2026 (all competitions), averaging 87 minutes. That is 40% of the Major League Soccer minutes available to him (1179 of 2970 across 33 club matches).
Keeper, venue and career
Home and away differ: 1.47 tackles per 90 at home (1222 minutes) against 2.14 away (1475 minutes), all competitions 2026.
By the numbers
By the numbers, among the 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes: 2.29 tackles per 90 — higher than 90% and 5.27 duels won per 90 — higher than 89%. Cards per 90 is up from 0.40 last season (2448 minutes in Major League Soccer) to 0.53 in 2026. Olwethu Makhanya recorded a tackle in 7 of the last 10 appearances where it was measured (all competitions).
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths, against Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210): Duels (elite, 89th percentile) and Defending (strong, 82nd percentile). Lower on the radar: Shooting (13th percentile) and Discipline (23rd percentile — fewer is better on this axis), against 210 Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210).
Form and availability
Impact over the last five matches (newest first): 7.5, 2.5, 4.8, 2.0, -1.1 — trending up, averaging 3.1 against a season figure of 3.0. Discipline: nine yellow cards and one red card in 31 appearances in 2026, and 1.07 fouls per 90 in Major League Soccer. For South Africa this season: two appearances in Friendlies — counted in the all-competitions totals, not in the club percentile. Next up: ST Mirren v Rangers, Sat 7 Nov, 20:00 GMT (Premiership). ST Mirren allow 15.9 shots per game over their last 8.
Similar players
Closest radar profiles among Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210): Carlos Garcés, J. Aude and Dylan Nealis (cosine similarity of the eight axis percentiles; the full list is part of Pro).
Season 2026 · All Competitions
Started 30 of 31 appearances, 1 from the bench · 87 minutes per appearance · 40% of the Major League Soccer minutes available (1179 of 2970).
Major League Soccer only: 13 apps · 2.7 Impact per match in 2026. The figures above cover all 4 competitions played that season, which is why they can differ. See the Major League Soccer Impact leaderboard.
Olwethu Makhanya Stats per 90 · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
| Stat | Olwethu Makhanya | vs defenders | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklesper 90 | 2.29 | higher than 90% | 2.13 |
| Interceptionsper 90 | 1.22 | higher than 55% | 1.14 |
| Blocksper 90 | 0.46 | higher than 48% | 0.59 |
| Duels wonper 90 | 5.27 | higher than 89% | 5.81 |
| Duel win rate | 56.6% | higher than 53% | 65.0% |
| Fouls committedper 90 | 1.07 | fewer than 46% | 1.03 |
| Cardsper 90 | 0.53 | fewer than 4% | 0.40 |
| Passesper 90 | 52.37 | higher than 55% | 43.57 |
| Pass accuracy | 80.0% | higher than 11% | 81.8% |
Per 90 minutes over 1179 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Ranked against 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes; “higher than N%” means a higher figure than N% of them, and for fouls, cards, offsides and goals conceded “fewer than” is the better direction. Last season: the same competition, 2448 minutes.
Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
- 1+ tackle7 of 10
- 2+ tackles3 of 10
- 1+ foul committed6 of 10
- 1+ shot1 of 10
- Booked2 of 10
How often, not how much: the matches where each line happened, out of the matches where it was recorded (2026-08-30 to 2026-10-28, newest first). History, not a forecast — the model’s player projections are on Pro.
Profile Radar · Major League Soccer 2026, defender
Olwethu Makhanya · Defenders, Major League Soccer 2026 (n = 210) median
| Axis | Olwethu Makhanya | Median | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootingshots p90 | 0.15on target 50.0% | 0.38 | 13th |
| Scoringgoals p90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 27th |
| Creationkey passes + assists p90 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 53rd |
| Passingpasses p90 | 52.37accuracy 80.0% | 51.04 | 55th |
| Dribblingsuccessful dribbles p90 | 0.31success 66.7% | 0.26 | 60th |
| Duelsduels won p90 | 5.27win rate 56.6% | 3.91 | 89th |
| Defendingtackles + interceptions + blocks p90 | 3.97 | 3.27 | 82nd |
| Disciplinecards + fouls p90 (fewer is better) | 1.60 | 1.25 | 77th |
Radius is the percentile within the cohort; Discipline count fewer as better. Figures are per 90 minutes over 1179 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026. Cohort: 210 players with 450+ minutes.
For South Africa · national team · 2026
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
International appearances are counted in the all-competitions totals above. The league percentile and the radar are club-only.
Where That Sits in Major League Soccer
2.7 per match — 62th percentile of 621 qualifying Major League Soccer players (10+ apps), 2026. Shaded band = 10th–90th percentile; the line is the median.
Career · Every Team, by Season · All Competitions
| Season | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Tkl+Int/90 | KP/90 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Philadelphia Union | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3.47 | 0.37 | 3.0 |
| 2026 | Rangers | 12 | 1 | 0 | 2.59 | 0.57 | 3.6 |
| 2026 | South Africa national team | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.82 | 0.00 | 0.5 |
| 2025 | Philadelphia Union | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3.27 | 0.22 | 2.6 |
Game Log · Last 10 Appearances · All Competitions
| Date | Opponent | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Heart Of Midlothian v Rangers | 90 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 | 7.5 | Match → |
| 2026-10-24 | Rangers v ST Johnstone | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.4 | 2.5 | Match → |
| 2026-10-17 | Dundee v Rangers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.8 | 4.8 | Match → |
| 2026-10-10 | Rangers v Kilmarnock | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 2 | Match → |
| 2026-10-04 | Egypt v South Africa sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | -1.1 | ||
| 2026-09-20 | Celtic v Rangers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.5 | Match → |
| 2026-09-09 | Rangers v ST Mirren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2.4 | Match → |
| 2026-09-05 | Rangers v Motherwell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 | 3.9 | Match → |
| 2026-09-02 | Falkirk v Rangers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3.4 | Match → | |
| 2026-08-30 | Aberdeen v Rangers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.4 | Match → |
Min = minutes; Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that match. Rating is the data provider’s; Impact is TACTIX’s published formula.
Home v away · per 90 · 2026 · all competitions: Tackles 1.47 at home (1222 min), 2.14 away (1475 min); Interceptions 1.25 at home (1222 min), 1.10 away (1475 min).
Impact Trend · Last 10 Matches
TACTIX Model: Olwethu Makhanya’s Match Projections
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many tackles does Olwethu Makhanya average per 90?
- Olwethu Makhanya averages 2.29 tackles per 90 minutes in Major League Soccer 2026 (1179 minutes) — higher than 90% of 210 Major League Soccer defenders with 450+ minutes.
- How many goals and assists does Olwethu Makhanya have this season?
- This season Olwethu Makhanya has 2 goals and 0 assists in 31 appearances (2697 minutes played).
- Does Olwethu Makhanya start every game?
- Olwethu Makhanya started 30 of 31 appearances in 2026, averaging 87 minutes per appearance (all competitions).
- How often does Olwethu Makhanya get booked?
- Olwethu Makhanya was booked in 2 of the last 10 appearances where cards were recorded (all competitions); 9 yellow and 1 red this season.
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