Khuliso Mudau

RSA

• #20 • Right Back

Khuliso Mudau

RSA

• #20 • Right Back

Position (Secondary)

RB (RWB)

Role

Balanced Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

Apr 26, 1995 (31)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'10"

Weight

159 lb

National Team

South Africa

Ranking

132ndout of 297

Overall Grade6973rd/297

Impact score5128th/297

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

73rd/297 DEF

Passing

166th/296 DEF

64.1

Crossing

38th/147 DEF

66.1

Ball Carrying

110th/194 DEF

60.5

1 V 1 Defending

29th/288 DEF

Positioning

130th/291 DEF

68.8

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

Key Metrics

Appearances

205

Minutes

Clean sheets

Matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jun 28, 2026

HIgh impact defensively

Mudau generated two tackles (two won), eight clearances and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Canada.

Analysis: Mudau was highly effective at right back on Sunday, producing eight crucial clearances, winning nine duels, and adding three tackles in a strong defensive display, though an injury‑time goal from Canada spoiled the clean sheet and ended South Africa's World Cup run in the Round of 32. He finishes the tournament as one of the squad's iron‑man contributors, maintaining a 93 percent pass accuracy while winning 14 duels, recording 11 clearances, and adding multiple tackles across four matches, capping off an impressive campaign for the veteran defender.

Jun 25, 2026

Records four interceptions

Mudau registered seven clearances and four interceptions in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over South Korea.

Analysis: Mudau was South Africa's most impressive individual defensive performer in Wednesday's 1-0 win over South Korea, registering four interceptions and seven clearances across his 90 minutes as the right-back who consistently disrupted South Korea's attempts to play through the right channel. The right-back completed 38 passes and covered significant ground in both directions, maintaining his defensive shape throughout a match where South Korea's 68 percent possession required constant alertness from every South African defender. His ability to intercept, read transitions and deal with technically superior opponents in one-on-one situations make him one of the most effective defensive fullbacks at this World Cup among the smaller nations, and his performances across three group games have been integral to South Africa's clean sheet record and historic qualification for the knockout rounds.