Thabiso Kutumela (born 1 July 1993) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Richards Bay.

Thabiso Kutumela
Personal information
Full name Thabiso Simon Kutumela
Date of birth (1993-07-02) 2 July 1993 (age 31)
Place of birth Mokopane, South Africa
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Richards Bay
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 Baroka 77 (28)
2016–2018 Orlando Pirates 24 (3)
2019–2021 Maritzburg United 61 (20)
2021–2024 Mamelodi Sundowns 23 (3)
2023–2024Cape Town City (loan) 26 (3)
2024– Richards Bay 0 (0)
International career
2016 South Africa Olympic 1 (0)
2016– Südafrika 9 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 March 2024

Kutumela joined Mamelodi Sundowns from Maritzburg United in 2021.[1]

Kutumela made his debut for the South Africa national team at the 2016 COSAFA Cup.[2] He represented South Africa in the soccer competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]

International career

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International goals

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Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.[4]
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 22 June 2016 Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Swasiland 1–1 5–1 Friendly
2. 25 June 2016 Sam Nujoma Stadium, Windhoek, Namibia   Botswana 2–1 3–2 Friendly

Honours

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Baroka F.C.
Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.

References

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  1. ^ "Mamelodi Sundowns confirm Thabiso Kutumela transfer from Maritzburg United". Kick Off. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
  2. ^ Thabiso Kutumela at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. ^ "Rio 2016 bio". Archived from the original on 26 August 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  4. ^ Thabiso Kutumela at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 March 2024.