Thapelo Maseko is a South African footballer born in 2002.
He started his professional career at SuperSport United F.C., where he helped the team finish third in the league during the 2022–23 season.
Maseko scored the winning goal against South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing South Africa's first knockout stage qualification.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Thapelo Maseko, born in 2002, is a talented South African footballer who plays as a winger. He began his professional journey at SuperSport United F.C., where he showcased his skills and made a significant impact during the 2022–23 season, helping the team secure a third-place finish in the South African top league. His impressive performances attracted attention from various clubs, including Belgian side KVC Westerlo.
Rise to Prominence
In June 2023, Maseko signed with Mamelodi Sundowns, a club renowned for its success in the Premier League. His contributions were pivotal in the team's triumph in the inaugural African Football League, where he not only scored the decisive goals in the semi-finals against Al Ahly but also earned accolades as the best player and top goal scorer of the tournament.
International Career
Maseko's international career began with his participation in the 2022 COSAFA Cup, and he was later selected for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. His standout moment came during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he scored the winning goal against South Korea, leading South Africa to its first-ever knockout stage qualification. At just 22 years old, he became the second-youngest World Cup goalscorer in South African history.
Recent Developments
In August 2026, Maseko joined F.C. Copenhagen on a three-year loan deal. He made an immediate impact by scoring twice in his first start, helping the team to a commanding 5-0 victory. Additionally, he was loaned to AEL Limassol for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, where he made history as the first player from the Cypriot League to score at a FIFA World Cup in 2026.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Maseko is a youth product of SuperSport United F.C., where he started his professional career. He impressed during the 2022–23 season, as he helped SuperSport to a third-place finish in the South African top league. This reportedly earned him offers from the likes of Belgian club KVC Westerlo.
Mamelodi Sundowns
In June 2023, he signed for the Mamelodi Sundowns, the record 13 time-winners of the Premier League. He played a fundamental role in the team that won the first African Football League in 2023, most notably scoring the only goal of the two semi-final legs against Al Ahly. He was the best player and top goal scorer of the competition.
AEL Limassol
He was loaned to Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol for the rest of the 2025/26 season in the January transfer. He became the first player from the Cypriot League to score at a FIFA World Cup in 2026.
F.C. Copenhagen
In August 2026 he signed for Danish Superliga side F.C. Copenhagen on a three-year loan for a fee of R28 million (€1.5million). He scored a brace on his first start for the club in a 5-0 win over OB in the Superliga.
Club
As of match played 18 October 2026
International
As of match played 29 June 2026
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Maseko goal.
Maseko is an international for South Africa, having played the 2022 COSAFA Cup. In January 2024, he was selected with South Africa for the 2023 AFCON. On 28 May 2026, he was selected by manager Hugo Broos to represent his nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored the winning goal and was named Man of the Match in a 1–0 victory over South Korea in the third group-stage match, securing his country's first-ever qualification for the World Cup knockout stage. At 22 years and 225 days, he became the second-youngest World Cup goalscorer in South Africa's history, behind only Benni McCarthy.
- Club
- AEL Limassol FC
- Club
- F.C. Copenhagen
- Club
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
- Club
- SuperSport United F.C.
- National team
- South Africa
Наследие
Mamelodi Sundowns
African Football League: 2023 South African Premiership: 2023-24; 2024-25 South Africa
Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023 Individual
African Football League Best Player: 2023 African Football League Top Goalscorer: 2023
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aboubakar KeitaF.C. Copenhagen · 2016–2019- Adnan AganovićAEL Limassol FC · 2016–2016
- Adnan AganovićAEL Limassol FC · 2019–2020
- Adrian IordacheAEL Limassol FC · 2008–2009
- Adrian MihalceaAEL Limassol FC · 2008–2009
- Adrián SardineroAEL Limassol FC · 2014
- Adérito Waldemar Alves CarvalhoAEL Limassol FC · 2011–2014
- Aki HyryläinenF.C. Copenhagen · 1996–1998
Akinkunmi AmooF.C. Copenhagen
Alain EizmendiAEL Limassol FC · 2017–2017
Aleksandar TodorovskiAEL Limassol FC · 2007–2008- Alex BapelaMamelodi Sundowns F.C. · 1997–2003
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Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Thapelo Maseko is a South African professional Association football player who plays as a forward for Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga and the South Africa national team.
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