Thabo Cele

Defensive Midfielder - Kaizer Chiefs
14 Nov 2026
Saturday
Process

Player Profile

Age
29
Date of Birth
15 Jan 1997
Preferred Foot
Right
Squad
First Team Regular
Wage
958.8K per year
Contract
until 3 Aug 2029
Int Apps
5
Int Goals
0
Languages
English Native
Condition 88%
Natural fitness 87%

Reputation

Where he plays National
Back home National
Worldwide Local

Personality

Adaptability 13 Ambition 11 Controversy 6 Loyalty 8 Pressure 11 Professionalism 15 Sportsmanship 14 Temperament 15
Leadership 10
Determination 14
Work rate 11
Behaviour Normal

Morale & Happiness

Poor

He is being pulled both ways here.

Very Poor Poor Okay Good Superb

Weighing on him

  • Playing Time Concern
  • Role Clarity Concern

Lifting him

  • Ambition Fit Strong positive
  • Club Fit Positive
  • Coach Credibility Positive

What He Wants

  • A place in the national squadUnspoken
    Shapes every decision
  • His place back
    Has said so
  • The manager’s trustUnspoken
    Beginning to feel it

Manager Relationship

Bradley Phiri Neutral
  • Trust 54%
  • Respect 44%