Mihlali Mayambela is a South African football midfielder or right winger who plays for Cypriot club Aris Limassol and the South Africa national team. Mayambela has spent most of his career playing for several European sides. Here is the story of South Africa's golden gem, including why he almost quit football.

Mayambela sent South Africa to the 2023 African Cup after scoring in their 2-1 win over Liberia. He is an influential figure in his country and a role model to younger generations. Scroll down to learn more about Mihlali Mayambela's biography, career, net worth, and relationship.

Mihlali Mayambela's profile summary

Full name	Mihlali Samson Mabhuti Mayambela
Date of birth	25 August 1996
Age	27 (as of November 2023)
Place of birth	Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Height	1.86 m
Profession	Footballer
Position	Right winger, midfielder
Teams	Aris Limassol, South Africa national team
Mother	Lungiswa
Brother	Mark Mayambela
Girlfriend	Lauren Campbell
Net worth	$5 million
Social media	Instagram, Facebook

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Where was Mihlali born?

The talented footballer was born in Cape Town, South Africa. He is 27 years old as of November 2023. Details of Mihlali Mayambela's father remain undisclosed, but his mother is called Lungiswa.

Mihlali Mayambela's height and weight

Mihlali Mayambela grew up in Cape Town and moved to Europe as a teenager without playing top-flight football in South Africa. Photo: @mihlalimayambela10 (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

The talented midfielder is 1.86 m or 6 feet and 1 inch. Mihlali has an athletic body weighing 78 kg. He has black eyes and hair. He prefers keeping his hair short.

Mihlali Mayambela's brother

Is Mihlali Mayambela related to Mark Mayambela? Mark is Mihlali's elder brother. He was born on 9 September 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa. Mark played for 15 years before retiring in July 2022 at 34. Mihlali Mayambela and Mark Mayambela share a strong relationship. They often support one another.

Mark played for several clubs, including Bloemfontein Celtic, Orlando Pirates, Djurgarden, Chippa United, SuperSport United, and Cape Town City. He finished his career at Cape Umoya United and transitioned to coaching Cape Town City FC Reserves.

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Mihlali Mayambela's career

Mayambela began his career at Old Mutual Academy. He then spent time at Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates before joining Cape Town All Stars. The Bafana winger made 11 appearances for Cape Town before moving to Djurgårdens in 2016.

The talented footballer followed the footsteps of his older brother Mark, who played Djurgardens in 2014 before returning to the PSL. Mihlali debuted for the club in a 3-1 cup defeat to Hammarby. He also spent time on loan at Brage and Degerfors in Sweden's second tier.

Mihlali later played on loan at Farense and Académica in Portugal's Segunda Liga and Bnei Yehuda in Israel. He joined Cypriot top-flight side Aris Limassol ahead of the 2022-23 season, where he scored three goals in 23 league games.

International career

The winger made his Bafana debut in September 2022 in a friendly match against Sierra Leone. Mihlali scored as Bafana won 4-0. His family, including his mother, Lungiswa, and brother, Mark, travelled from Cape Town to Johannesburg to witness his first game for the national team.

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"My mom was over the moon with excitement to see Mihlali walking on the field in the national team colours." Mark Mayambela said. "She couldn't contain her excitement. As a family, we are grateful for all the messages that we have been receiving since my brother made his debut for Bafana Bafana." He added.

Mihlali Mayambela's current team

Mayambela plays for Aris Limassol in Cyprus. He joined the club in 2022 and helped them qualify for the 2023-24 UEFA Europa League. The winger scored and assisted in his team's 6-2 victory over Slovan Bratislava in their playoff match, sealing their spot in the European competition.

The Bafana star helped Limassol win the 2022-23 league title for the first time in the club's history. He also scored in the club's 2-0 win over Omonia to lift the Cypriot Super Cup at the Neo GSP stadium on 21 August 2023.

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Mihlali Mayambela's stats

Mark's younger brother has played five matches for Bafana, scoring two goals. How many games has Mihlali Mayambela played in Europe? Here is a breakdown of the teams Mihlali Mayambela has played for, including his appearances, goals, and football assists.

Team	Games	Goals	Assists
Aris Limassol	53	9	6
Académica Coimbra	16	3	-
Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv	7	1	1
Farense	81	10	7
IK Brage	10	2	1
Degerfors	30	7	4
Djurgårdens	13	1	2
Total	210	33	21

Mihlali Mayambela's net worth and salary

The Bafana winger has an estimated net worth of $5 million as of 2023. Most of the wealth comes from his football career. However, details of his salary at Aris Limassol remain unknown.

Interesting facts about Mihlali Mayambela

Mihlali Mayambela's stats — Mark Mayambela has worked his way up in football through hard work and dedication. He has earned millions and affords a luxurious life. Photo: @mihlalimayambela10 (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

Mark's younger brother has established himself among the best Bafana players of his generation. The winger has paved his path in football, following the footsteps of his elder sibling. Discover fascinating facts about Mihlali.

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Mayambela almost quit football

The Bafana hero grew up with the pressures of comparisons with his brother Mark. People expected him to match his elder brother's performances, making him uncomfortable.

"It was hard in the beginning because I was compared to my brother Mark all the time, I almost stopped playing football," Mayambela said. "I left SA at 18 daring to be different, to be my own man, my own player, and for the comparison to stop, it worked, luckily for me." He added.

The winger has achieved more than his brother, including playing for the national team. He is part of the generation expected to return Bafana to its glory.

Who is Mihlali Mayambela's wife?

The Aris Limassol winger is not married but is dating Lauren Campbell. Mihlali Mayambela's partner is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and realtor. They live in Cyprus, where the footballer is playing.

The couple has gathered attention online following their publicized relationship and sharing photos online. Campbell has also attended some of his partner's games to support him.

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Campbell's boyfriend has active Instagram and Facebook accounts. Mihlali Mayambela's Instagram has 13.9k followers as of November 2023, while his Facebook has 213k followers.

Mihlali Mayambela has enjoyed a massive rise in his career. He left his country in 2016 for greener pastures, a move that has made him proud. His story has inspired younger footballers with dreams and ambitions of succeeding in Europe.

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