Everything you need to know about Thalente Mbatha from his career feats to Sunderland’s interest in the midfielder.
Rumours are now starting to heat up in the January transfer window. Regis Le Bris will be keen to make further additions to his squad as the club eyes Premier League football.
Many players have already been linked to the Black Cats in recent weeks.
Louie Barry has gained Sunderland’s interest ahead of a potential January move. On top of this, the club are now linked with Mbatha.
As a result, Sunderland AFC News has highlighted everything you need to know about the South African ahead of a potential move.
Thalente Mbatha age and height
Mbatha was born on March 6, 2000. At the time of writing, this makes him 24 years old. He also stands at 1.64 metres, which is five foot five inches.
Where was he born?
Mbatha was born in KwaMashu, a township just north of Durban, South Africa.
What position does Thalente Mbatha play?
Throughout his career, Mbatha has mainly played as a central midfielder. However, he is also an accomplished attacking midfielder.
Who does Thalente Mbatha currently play for?
As it stands, Mbatha currently plays for South African side Orlando Pirates after signing for the side in 2024.
Career so far
| Club | Time Spent |
| Highlands Park | 2020 |
| SuperSport United | 2020-24 |
| Orlando Pirates | 2024- |
Is Thalente Mbatha good?
After impressing for SuperSport United, Mbatha earned a move to South African giants Orlando Pirates on loan in January 2024.
Since this move, the midfielder continued his form and he earned a permanent transfer in the summer.
In October, Mbatha helped Orlando Pirates win the MTN 8 with a 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC in the final.
Thalente Mbatha career feats
| Trophy | Year |
| Nedbank Cup | 2023/24 |
| MTN 8 | 2024 |
Is Thalente Mbatha a South African international?
Yes, Mbatha made his debut for South Africa in September 2024 in the AFCON qualifiers. Here, he scored in a 2-2 draw against Uganda.
The midfielder has since made one additional appearance, in a 3-2 victory over South Sudan where he scored the winner.
Do Sunderland want to sign Thalente Mbatha?
Despite his agent playing down the rumours, reports do suggest that Sunderland wants to sign Mbatha.
How much will Sunderland have to pay for Thalente Mbatha?
Soccer Laduma has claimed that Orlando Pirates want 20,000,000 RSA for Mbatha, which converts to around £858,000.
This fee is based on the fact that Mbatha only permanently signed for the club in the summer and is now a crucial part of the team.
On top of this, it is believed that Mbatha is currently happy at Orlando Pirates.