"Mbekezeli Mbokazi is considered to be the standout prospect in South African football for a generation and the nation's best chance of seeing a star at elite level in the next few years. Having made his international debut as a teenager, he was a leader for Orlando Pirates at the peak of the South African Premiership, becoming the second-youngest captain ever for the Buccaneers."
"Mbokazi's strengths Passing: Mbokazi's left foot is a wand: passing is his superpower, with incredible variety in his balls through the lines and raking switches of play. He has little angle bias when on the ball and can dictate the game from centre-back with the pausa' to completely stop in possession, baiting a high press. Tactical intelligence: Despite his young age, Mbokazi is an excellent reader of play."
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a 20-year-old left-footed centre-back who emerged as South Africa’s standout prospect and a rare generational talent. He made his international debut as a teenager and became the second-youngest captain of Orlando Pirates during the club’s peak. He joined Chicago Fire in January 2026 and will work under Gregg Berhalter while targeting a place at the 2026 World Cup. Mbokazi featured in Bafana Bafana’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad. His primary strengths are exceptional left-footed passing with range and variety, and advanced tactical intelligence that prioritizes interceptions and positioning over tackles.
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