Olwethu Makhanya

#29 · Centre-Back · South Africa · Philadelphia Union

Olwethu Makhanya is listed in South Africa's 2026 World Cup squad. Olwethu Makhanya plays as a Centre-Back for Philadelphia Union and is 22 years old.

Profile

National team	South Africa
Club	Philadelphia Union
Position	Centre-Back
Squad number	29
Age	22
Date of birth	April 30, 2004
Height	188 cm

World Cup 2026 Context

Olwethu Makhanya is part of the South Africa squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group A. FootyTips.io tracks South Africa's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.

Mexico vs South Africa
Jun 11 · Group A Czech Republic vs South Africa
Jun 18 · Group A South Africa vs South Korea
Jun 25 · Group A

FAQ

How old is Olwethu Makhanya?

Olwethu Makhanya is 22 years old, born on April 30, 2004.

Which club does Olwethu Makhanya play for?

Olwethu Makhanya plays for Philadelphia Union.

Which national team does Olwethu Makhanya represent?

Olwethu Makhanya represents South Africa.

What position does Olwethu Makhanya play?

Olwethu Makhanya is listed as a Centre-Back.

Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.