Mbekezeli Mbokazi

Defender #4
Age 20 years
Nationality South Africa
Market Value €3M

Career

No transfer history

Mbekezeli Mbokazi is Chicago's Bronze Engine. Making the jump from South African football to establish himself in a new environment, the 21-year-old is steadily building his body of work. Fresh from Orlando Pirates, he brings a raw, energetic presence to the middle of the park.

With five appearances and 448 minutes of action logged, the midfielder is proving his worth. Operating with a relentless motor, our verdict highlights him as a dependable SQUAD PLAYER who reinforces squad depth. His combative nature shines through a solid Defense score, allowing him to break up opposition attacks and recover loose balls with tenacity. He remains on an upward trajectory, shrugging off early adaptation hurdles to hit top form. Even with an emerging sample size, his unselfish work rate offers a clear glimpse into his tactical utility. He prioritizes disruption over flair, providing essential grit.

Valued at €2M with a rising trend, the initial transfer investment looks shrewd. As he continues to mature, his market appeal should grow alongside his undeniable on-pitch influence.

Player Rating

Mbekezeli Mbokazi
70
Rating
60
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 57
🎯 Clutch 58
🎨 Style 50
📊 Ability 55
💰 High Premium
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Chicago Fire. Evidence: 5.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A developing player working on their overall game.

Physical profile: Young Talent.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Experience 5%

vs Major League Soccer

Experience 8%

Traits

WONDERKID

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 68 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 28 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 70 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 10 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 5 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 68
Shooting 28
Defense 70
Workrate 10
Passing 5
Key Strength 70 Defense
Area to Watch 5 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Mbekezeli Mbokazi this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 03, 2026 Chicago Fire 2-3 FC Cincinnati Major League Soccer 99' 6.2 - - 100 Soldier Field
Apr 26, 2026 Chicago Fire 5-0 Sporting Kansas City Major League Soccer ' - - - 58 Soldier Field
Apr 18, 2026 FC Cincinnati 3-3 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 98' 6.3 0 0 100 TQL Stadium
Apr 12, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Atlanta United FC Major League Soccer 94' 8.2 0 0 35 Soldier Field
Apr 05, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 97' 7.7 0 0 38 Soldier Field
Mar 21, 2026 Philadelphia Union 1-2 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 7.2 0 0 55 Subaru Park
Mar 15, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-2 DC United Major League Soccer 90' 7.0 0 0 94 Soldier Field
Mar 08, 2026 Columbus Crew 0-0 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 90' 7.5 0 0 28 ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
Feb 28, 2026 Chicago Fire 3-0 CF Montreal Major League Soccer 90' 6.9 0 0 76 Soldier Field
Feb 22, 2026 Houston Dynamo 2-1 Chicago Fire Major League Soccer 88' 5.9 0 0 64 Shell Energy Stadium

Player Market Value

Track Mbekezeli Mbokazi's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €2.5M
Peak Value €2.5M (Q1'26)
€2.5M €1.3M €0
Q2'25 Q4'25 Q1'26