Teboho Mokoena: Profile of a Key Midfielder

Profile

• Age: 29 years 
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches
• Key characteristics: Ability to strike powerfully from long distances, tactical discipline, exceptional foresight and the ability to remain calm under high pressure.

29-year-old South African professional footballer Teboho Mokoena is a key midfielder and commander for both the strong Premiership club 'Mamelodi Sundowns FC' and South Africa's national football team. 

He is renowned for his high work rate on the field, flawless passing artistry, and ability to strike excellently from long distances. He is considered one of the best central midfielders in the entire African continent.

• Club Career and Continental Success

Mokoena is a key player in the midfield for this Chloorkop-based club. Following excellent performance in the domestic league, he recently played a significant role in leading Sundowns to the historic CAF Champions League title. He also scored the decisive and memorable goal in the second leg of the final against 'AS FAR'.

In the 2025-26 domestic Premiership season, he scored 4 important goals from midfield. This has proven him to be an indispensable 'box-to-box' player for the team.

Before joining Sundowns in 2022, he had a long and stellar performance with 'Supersport United'. There, he established his identity as an excellent young 'distributor'.

Mokoena is one of the key players chosen by coach Hugo Bruz. He is also an important member of the national team's leadership. He gained significant international attention from the 2023 'Africa Cup of Nations'. His stunning free-kick goal against Morocco in that tournament helped South Africa win the bronze medal.