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

301stout of 838

Overall Grade69169th/838

Impact score5266th/838

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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

News

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.

Jun 18, 2026

Sends two crosses in draw

Mudau registered two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Czech Republic. He also added three tackles, two interceptions, two clearances and four duels won.

Analysis: Mudau was busy defensively but still managed to leave a mark going forward with his crossing ability. Considering how overmatched South Africa have looked, however, it's not surprising to see Mudau getting most of his fantasy upside from defensive stats. He should remain in the XI for the group-stage finale against South Korea on May 24.