Thapelo Morena
Football player
South Africa
Defender
Thapelo Morena: profile
Thapelo Morena (born 6 August 1993 in Randfontein, South Africa) is a retired South African footballer who played as a defender.
Morena made the step into senior football with Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in 2013. He played for 2 clubs since 2013. The busiest spell of his career was at Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2016–present): 195 appearances and 10 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 245 appearances and 18 goals.
At international level, Morena represented South Africa (2015–present), earning 39 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 11 June 2024 (World Cup Qualification).
Randfontein has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Patrick Ntsoelengoe, Edward Manqele and Ben Motshwari.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2024 – aged 30 (match)
- Club goals per game
- 0.07 (18 in 245)
- Height
- 170 cm — taller than 22% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Bafétimbi Gomis, Aymen Abdennour and Abdul Kader Keïta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2016 | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 50 | 8 |
| 2016– | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 195 | 10 |
| Total | 245 | 18 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015– | South Africa |
Senior | 39 | 2 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jun 2024 | South Africa 3–1 Zimbabwe | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jun 2024 | South Africa 3–1 Zimbabwe | 76 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Thapelo Morena?
Thapelo Morena was born on 6 August 1993, which makes him 33 years old.
Where was Thapelo Morena born?
Thapelo Morena was born in Randfontein, South Africa.
Which national team does Thapelo Morena play for?
Thapelo Morena played international football for South Africa. He has 39 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Thapelo Morena played for?
Thapelo Morena's recorded clubs are Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Thapelo Morena?
Thapelo Morena is 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Thapelo Morena play?
Thapelo Morena played as a defender.
South African players of the same generation
Ronwen WilliamsSouth Africa · b. 1992
Thulani SereroSouth Africa · b. 1990
Aubrey ModibaSouth Africa · b. 1995
K
Khuliso MudauSouth Africa · Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
Percy TauSouth Africa · Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Lebo MothibaSouth Africa · b. 1996
Tokelo RantieSouth Africa · b. 1990
Bongani ZunguSouth Africa · b. 1992
I
Iqraam RaynersSouth Africa · Mamelodi Sundowns F.C.
Kamohelo MokotjoSouth Africa · b. 1991
R
Ricardo GossSouth Africa · b. 1994
E
Eric MathohoSouth Africa · b. 1990