Thabo Matlaba

Right Back - Golden Arrows
6 Nov 2026
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Player Profile

Age
38
Date of Birth
13 Dec 1987
Preferred Foot
Both
Squad
First Team Regular
Wage
247.3K per year
Contract
until 31 Jul 2028
Int Apps
29
Int Goals
1
Languages
English Native
Condition 77%
Natural fitness 75%

Reputation

Where he plays National
Back home National
Worldwide Regional

Personality

Adaptability 5 Ambition 13 Controversy 5 Loyalty 12 Pressure 13 Professionalism 14 Sportsmanship 13 Temperament 10
Leadership 10
Determination 15
Work rate 12
Behaviour Normal

Morale & Happiness

Superb

More is going his way than against him.

Very Poor Poor Okay Good Superb

Weighing on him

  • Coach Credibility Concern

Lifting him

  • Playing Time Strong positive
  • Salary Satisfaction Strong positive
  • Role Clarity Positive
  • Ambition Fit Positive
  • Dressing Room Status Positive

What He Wants

  • To finish on his own termsUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • The manager’s trustUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it

Manager Relationship

Hlompho Ngcobo Neutral
  • Trust 51%
  • Respect 46%