Mthetheleli Mthiyane (born 21 January 2001) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.
Club career
Milford FC Mthiyane started his career at Milford FC in the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Here, he made 25 appearances and scored 2 goals between 2023 and 2025.
Stellenbosch On 31 July 2025, Mthiyane joined Stellenbosch in the South African Premiership. He made 38 appearances in all competitions in the 2025–26 season, including 25 in the league, 1 in the Nedbank Cup, 2 in the Carling Knockout, 3 in the MTN 8, and 4 in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Orlando Pirates On 1 July 2026, Mthiyane joined Orlando Pirates on a free transfer. He made his debut on 16 August 2026 in a 3–0 win against Chippa United.
International career He received his first call-up to the South Africa national team in November 2025.
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