Kaizer Chiefs are no strangers to creating young players of remarkable caliber.
This season, a player who made his debut with the first squad in August has distinguished himself from the rest. Mduduzi Shabalala is only 18 years old, yet his incredible potential gives fans every reason to be excited. With so much going on off the field with Amakhosi’s senior players, let’s take a closer look at the brilliant teenager who scored in his lone senior outing this season.
The Amakhosi youth has only played six minutes for the club, but he has already scored his first goal in the famed Kaizer Chiefs colors. The goal against Maritzburg United on the second day of the DStv Premiership season was a typical poacher’s effort. Shabalala is now a member of Bafana Bafana U23 and signed a new three-year contract with Chiefs in June.
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Mdu made an immediate impact in his debut with the Chiefs’ first team. Video: @supersporttv / twiitter
WHAT’S MDU’S STYLE OF PLAY?
Shabalala is renowned for his extraordinary balance, speed, flair, agility, dribbling ability, and close control. As a tiny attacker, he won’t win many aerial duels, but he’ll cause all sorts of issues for defenders on the ground. It is currently unknown what his best position is, however he can play a number of attacking roles.
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Perhaps he will someday become a wide-area attacking midfielder. Ever seen Ansu Fati, Barcelona’s new number 10 player, in action? There are stylistic similarities in the manner in which the youngster carries the ball. This boy is capable of playing. Who replaces Khama Billiat?
Fans of Amakhosi are vehemently demanding that the young player be given more playing time. Clearly, he is a brilliant football player, but Chiefs will need to manage him and the rising expectations that are beginning to weigh on his shoulders.
Look at that equilibrium. Video: @siya ndlela1 / Twitter
Mdu Shabalala is unquestionably a player to watch when the DStv Premiership resumes play. We have a sneaking suspicion that we will hear a great deal more from this child.
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