Khuliso Mudau
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Khuliso Johnson Mudau | ||
| Date of birth | 26 April 1995 | ||
| 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) |
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*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
[edit]He was born in Messina – now known as Musina – in Limpopo.[3]
Club career
[edit]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
[edit]Mudau plays as a right back.[4] He can also play as a midfielder.[5]
International career
[edit]International
[edit]- As of match played 26 January 2024
| 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
[edit]South Africa
- Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Khuliso Mudau at Soccerway. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ Molobi, Timothy (14 May 2023). "City Press DStv Premiership best 11: Tough choice to pick top PSL back four".
- ^ "Khuliso Mudau defends himself after two red cards in a row". Kick Off. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Sundowns announce Mudau capture and Mobbie's return". FourFourTwo. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
- ^ "Zoutnet | Sport | Black Leopards away to collect more points". www.zoutnet.co.za. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ "Khuliso Mudau". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ^ 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.
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