Dean Mkhize

Right Back - Platinum Stars
1 Jan 2028
Saturday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 10 Transfers Relations Events 91 Awards 6 Matches History

Events

91
Severity
Mood

  1. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  2. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  3. He has come to believe: He backed him when nobody else did — Thamsanqa Furman

    Mind

  4. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  5. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  6. Frustrated by another early substitution

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was substituted while playing well. (min 68 — rating 7.1)
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  7. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  8. Squad praised for bouncing back

  9. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  10. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  11. Named Player of the Match

  12. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  13. Praised by the manager after a player-of-the-match display

    Minor
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  14. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  15. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  16. He has made a formal demand: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  17. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  18. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  19. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  20. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  21. Named team captain

    Moderate
    Cause
    The manager and senior staff settled on him to lead the squad.

  22. Named Player of the Match

  23. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  24. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  25. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  26. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  27. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  28. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gift Grobler was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  29. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  30. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  31. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  32. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  33. Left out as Gift Khune was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Gift Khune was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  34. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  35. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  36. Bongani Kekana, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  37. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  38. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  39. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  40. Stripped of the captain's armband

    Moderate
    Cause
    Recent events meant the staff felt the armband had to change hands.

  41. Itumeleng Zungu, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  42. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  43. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $730.7K/y

  44. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $730.7K/y
    Who
    Furman Thamsanqa

  45. He has come to believe: He never rated him — Thamsanqa Furman

    Mind

  46. Worried by competition from a new signing Gift Grobler

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  47. Worried by competition from a new signing Siyabonga Hlengwa

    Moderate
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  48. He has said it out loud: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  49. He got what he wanted: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  50. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  51. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  52. He has started to want: To be paid what he is worth

    Mind

  53. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  54. Turned down the offered deal

    Serious
    Cause
    He turned down the club's offer. The wage was below his expectations.

  55. Suspension served — available again

  56. Contract renewal rejected

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $733.2K/y

  57. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $733.2K/y
    Who
    Furman Thamsanqa

  58. He has come to believe: The supporters adored him — Platinum Stars

    Mind

  59. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  60. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  61. Suspended after accumulating bookings

  62. Selected for the Team of the Week member

  63. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  64. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  65. Singled out by the manager after an influential performance

    Minor
    Cause
    His rating gave the staff a clear reason to reinforce his confidence. His match rating gave the staff a clear reason to recognise the display.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  66. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  67. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  68. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  69. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  70. Named Player of the Match

  71. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  72. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  73. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  74. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  75. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  76. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  77. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  78. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  79. Named Player of the Match

  80. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  81. The home crowd responded to his player-of-the-match performance

    Moderate
    Cause
    His player-of-the-match display made him the obvious choice for praise. Being named player of the match gave the moment its weight.
    Outlook
    Standing with the supporters should improve if this form continues.

  82. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  83. Core player

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  84. He has said it out loud: To stay here

    Mind

  85. The highest he has played: a regular at Platinum Stars, in Premier Soccer League

    Career

  86. His first senior club: Platinum Stars

    Career

  87. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $684.8K/y

  88. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $684.8K/y

  89. He has started to want: To stay here

    Mind

  90. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  91. He set his heart on making a career

    Career