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Zuko Mdunyelwa

Defender· 26 yrs· 173 cm· Club:Mamelodi Sundowns

ABOUT ZUKO MDUNYELWA

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World Cup pedigree

Zuko Mdunyelwa arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 2 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for South Africa, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 74 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.

Role for South Africa

As a defender for South Africa, Mdunyelwa anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Mamelodi Sundowns is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.

WC2026 outlook

South Africa enter the WC2026 group stage, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Mdunyelwa's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.

Tournament starts 11 June 2026

Zuko Mdunyelwa's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.

Stats update after each match Mdunyelwa features in.

QUALIFYING STATS

Qualifier Goals
0
Qualifier Assists
0
Qualifier Apps
2
Qualifier Minutes
147

Performance Metrics

Avg Rating
6.52
Starting XI
1
Sub Appearances
1
Pass Accuracy
81%
Tackles
2
Clearances
3
Duels Won
62%
Aerials Won
1
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Zuko Mdunyelwa — South Africa · WC2026 Profile & Stats