Khuliso Mudau

Khuliso Mudau
Personal information
Full name Khuliso Johnson Mudau
Date of birth (1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 29)
Place of birth Musina, South Africa
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Right back
Team information
Current team
Mamelodi Sundowns
Number 25
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
JDR Stars
2016–2017 Magesi 18 (1)
2017–2020 Black Leopards 63 (2)
2020– Mamelodi Sundowns 69 (6)
International career
2022– South Africa 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 26 January 2024

Khuliso Johnson Mudau (born 26 April 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a right back for South African Premier Division club Mamelodi Sundowns.[1] Mudau is currently regarded as one of the best right backs in South Africa as he serves as one of the key players for both Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team.[2]

Early life

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He was born in Messina – now known as Musina – in Limpopo.[3]

Club career

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After playing for JDR Stars, Magesi and Black Leopards, he signed for Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year contract in October 2020.[4]

Style of play

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Mudau plays as a right back.[4] He can also play as a midfielder.[5]

International career

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International

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As of match played 26 January 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
South Africa 2022 4 0
2023 3 1
2024 4 0
Total 11 1

International goals

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.[6]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 18 November 2023 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa  Benin 2–0 2–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

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South Africa

References

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  1. ^ Khuliso Mudau at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  2. ^ Molobi, Timothy (14 May 2023). "City Press DStv Premiership best 11: Tough choice to pick top PSL back four".
  3. ^ "Khuliso Mudau defends himself after two red cards in a row". Kick Off. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Sundowns announce Mudau capture and Mobbie's return". FourFourTwo. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Zoutnet | Sport | Black Leopards away to collect more points". www.zoutnet.co.za. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Khuliso Mudau". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
  7. ^ Edwards, Piers (10 February 2024). "South Africa 0–0 DR Congo". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.