Thabiso Lebitso

Thabiso Lebitso
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-03-04) 4 March 1992
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
Orlando Pirates
Number 37
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
–2019 Tshwane University of Technology
2019–2023 Chippa United 87 (2)
2023– Orlando Pirates 15 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 January 2026

Thabiso Lebitso (born 4 March 1992) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for South African Premier Division side Orlando Pirates.[1]

Career

In December 2019, Lebitso signed for South African Premier Division side Chippa United from Tshwane University of Technology.[2]

He was signed by Orlando Pirates in January 2024.[3] He made 8 appearances for the club before suffering a broken collarbone in April 2024,[4] and upon his return from injury in summer 2024, he suffered a knee injury, which kept him out for a significant period at the start of the 2024–25 season.[5]

Style of play

During his time at Chippa United, Lebitso was primarily a right winger,[3] but he has been used as a right back since joining Orlando Pirates.[6]

References

  1. ^ Thabiso Lebitso at Soccerway. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. ^ Fakude, Ernest (20 December 2019). "Chippa United sign TUT midfielder Thabiso Lebitso". Kick Off. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Three players through the door at Orlando Pirates". supersport.com. 25 January 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Orlando Pirates' Thabiso Lebitso probably out for rest of the season". TimesLIVE. 29 April 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  5. ^ Mahlase, Eliot (17 February 2025). "Orlando Pirates risk losing fan favourite". The South African. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  6. ^ Mahlase, Eliot (28 October 2025). "How Thabiso Lebitso became a fan-favourite at Orlando Pirates". The South African. Retrieved 16 February 2026.