O. Makhanya — season analysis
Olwethu Makhanya (South Africa) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the Philadelphia Union (MLS) defensive core in 2025/26. At 21, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 31 appearances he has been directly involved in 1 goal: 1 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 2,448 minutes on the pitch, or 0.04 goals per 90 minutes and 0.04 goal involvements per 90. He has started 25 of those matches.
From 12 shots, 33% on target, his shot conversion is 8%. On the creative side he has produced 6 key passes. Off the ball he has made 58 tackles and 31 interceptions, winning 65% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 8 yellow and 1 red. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 3.7 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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