Thabo Matlaba


Thabo "Festival" Matlaba is a South African football defender for Premier Soccer League club Black Leopards. He is known for his long range shots with both his feet. Although he plays mostly as a left back, Matlaba is naturally right-footed.

Career statistics


International career

He made his debut for South Africa on 14 May 2011 versus Tanzania in an international friendly.
Matlaba scored his first international goal with a drive in a World Cup qualifier against the Central African Republic on 23 March 2013.

International goals

GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1.23 March 2013Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa1–02–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Style of play
He is well known for his excellent burst of outstanding overlapping pace,a versatile player or utility player