Thabo Matlaba
Defender · South Africa · born 1987-12-13
We hold 16 recorded seasons, 4 club moves and 3 recent match appearances for Thabo Matlaba, most recently at Golden Arrows.
Current club: Golden Arrows
Record last updated .
Recent match performances
Most recent match appearances with minutes, goals, assists and rating.
- Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Golden Arrows · Jan 20, 2026 · Kaizer Chiefs · 11′ · rating 6.3
- Golden Arrows 1-0 Mamelodi Sundowns · Sep 24, 2025 · Mamelodi Sundowns · 10′ · rating 7
- Golden Arrows 0-3 Stellenbosch · May 3, 2025 · Stellenbosch · 67′ · rating 6.5
Career stats by season
Season-by-season club appearances, goals, assists and rating.
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Min | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 | Premier Soccer League | Golden Arrows | 5 | 0 | 0 | 163 | 6.6 |
| 2024/2025 | Premier Soccer League | Royal AM | 11 | 1 | 0 | 968 | 6.6 |
| 2024/2025 | Premier Soccer League | Golden Arrows | 4 | 0 | 0 | 302 | 6.6 |
| 2024/2025 | Cup | Royal AM | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024/2025 | League Cup | Royal AM | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2023/2024 | Premier Soccer League | Royal AM | 27 | 2 | 1 | 2278 | 6.888888 |
| 2023/2024 | League Cup | Royal AM | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2023/2024 | Cup | Royal AM | 1 | 0 | 59 | ||
| 2022/2023 | Premier Soccer League | Royal AM | 22 | 1 | 1884 | ||
| 2022/2023 | CAF Confederation Cup | Royal AM | 4 | 0 | 275 | ||
| 2022/2023 | Cup | Royal AM | 3 | 0 | 345 | ||
| 2022/2023 | 8 Cup | Royal AM | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2021/2022 | Premier Soccer League | Moroka Swallows | 16 | 0 | 1380 | ||
| 2021/2022 | Premier Soccer League | Royal AM | 12 | 1 | 1070 | ||
| 2021/2022 | Cup | Royal AM | 4 | 1 | 360 | ||
| 2021/2022 | 8 Cup | Moroka Swallows | 2 | 0 | 180 | ||
| 2021/2022 | Cup | Moroka Swallows | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2020/2021 | Premier Soccer League | Moroka Swallows | 21 | 0 | 1735 | ||
| 2020/2021 | Cup | Moroka Swallows | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2019/2020 | Premier Soccer League | Black Leopards | 26 | 1 | 2126 | ||
| 2019/2020 | Cup | Black Leopards | 3 | 0 | 266 | ||
| 2019/2020 | League Cup | Black Leopards | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018/2019 | Premier Soccer League | Orlando Pirates | 7 | 0 | 583 | ||
| 2018/2019 | World Cup - Qualification Africa | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 270 | ||
| 2018/2019 | Cup | Orlando Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2017/2018 | Premier Soccer League | Orlando Pirates | 18 | 1 | 1388 | ||
| 2017/2018 | League Cup | Orlando Pirates | 2 | 0 | 210 | ||
| 2017/2018 | Cup | Orlando Pirates | 1 | 0 | 31 | ||
| 2017/2018 | Friendlies | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2016/2017 | Premier Soccer League | Orlando Pirates | 24 | 1 | 2150 | ||
| 2016/2017 | Friendlies | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2015/2016 | Friendlies | South Africa | 5 | 0 | 376 | ||
| 2015/2016 | Africa Cup of Nations | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 270 | ||
| 2014/2015 | Friendlies | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 90 | ||
| 2013/2014 | Friendlies | South Africa | 3 | 0 | 242 | ||
| 2012/2013 | Friendlies | South Africa | 2 | 0 | 96 | ||
| 2011/2012 | Friendlies | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 26 | ||
| 2010/2011 | Free State Stars | 27 | 3 | 2415 | |||
| 2013/2014 | Orlando Pirates | 25 | 2 | 2179 | |||
| 2015/2016 | Orlando Pirates | 24 | 3 | 2123 |
Transfer history
Every recorded club move for Thabo Matlaba.
- · Moroka Swallows → Royal AM — Free transfer
- · Black Leopards → Moroka Swallows
- · Orlando Pirates → Black Leopards
- · Free State Stars → Orlando Pirates
Teammates at Golden Arrows, 2025/2026
Players with a recorded appearance for Golden Arrows in 2025/2026, most appearances first. 12 of 18 shown.
- Nqobeko Dlamini — Midfielder · 27 apps
- A. Maxwele — Midfielder · 23 apps
- K. Shezi — Midfielder · 15 apps
- Themba Mantshiyane — Defender · 13 apps
- L. Nguse — Attacker · 12 apps
- Nduduzo Sibiya — Midfielder · 12 apps
- K. Phillips — Defender · 11 apps
- Philani Khumalo — Midfielder · 9 apps
- Osborn Maluleke — Midfielder · 6 apps
- B. Cele — Midfielder · 3 apps
- B. Theron — Defender · 3 apps
- A. Jiyane — Defender · 0 apps
Frequently asked questions
- What team does T. Matlaba play for?
- Thabo Matlaba plays for Golden Arrows, wearing number 28, as a defender.
- How many goals does T. Matlaba have this season?
- Thabo Matlaba has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists in 5 appearances for Golden Arrows in 2025/2026.
- How old is T. Matlaba?
- Thabo Matlaba is 38, born 13 Dec 1987 and represents South Africa.