Khuliso Mudau

Khuliso Johnson Mudau (born 26 April 1995) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a right back for South African Premier Division club Mamelodi Sundowns.^[1] Mudau is currently regarded as one of the best right backs in South Africa as he serves as one of the key players for both Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team.^[2]

Khuliso Mudau

Personal information
Full name	Khuliso Johnson Mudau
Date of birth	(1995-04-26) 26 April 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth	Musina, South Africa
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Right back
Team information
Current team	Mamelodi Sundowns
Number	25
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	JDR Stars
2016–2017	Magesi	18	(1)
2017–2020	Black Leopards	63	(2)
2020–	Mamelodi Sundowns	69	(6)
International career‡
2022–	South Africa	19	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 30 June 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 26 January 2024

Early life

He was born in Messina – now known as Musina – in Limpopo.^[3]

Club career

After playing for JDR Stars, Magesi and Black Leopards, he signed for Mamelodi Sundowns on a five-year contract in October 2020.^[4]

Style of play

Mudau plays as a right back.^[4] He can also play as a midfielder.^[5]

International career

International

As of match played 26 January 2024

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
South Africa	2022	4	0
	2023	3	1
	2024	4	0
Total		11	1

International goals

Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.^[6]

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	18 November 2023	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban, South Africa	Benin	2–0	2–1	2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

South Africa

• Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023^[7]