Nkosinathi Sibisi
ratings updated 18 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Orlando Pirates.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier Soccer League | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1962 | 7.15 |
 8 Cup | 10 | 0 | 0 | 433 | 6.73 |
Scout report
N. Sibisi is a 31-year-old central defender at Orlando Pirates, enjoying a standout season — 0 goals and 0 assists in 23 appearances, a Season grade of 55, top 3% of Premier Soccer League centre-backs. On long-term scout potential he's rated 13.5, ranking 133rd of 270 in the Premier Soccer League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (72.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.38 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Sibisi.
Judged on this season alone, Sibisi graded 55 — a standout campaign that ranks top 4% of the 62 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League, on 15 clean sheets and 2.385 defensive actions per 90.
We hold a single season for Sibisi, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 14, 31st of 62 of the 62 centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League. At 31 Sibisi is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.6 reflects that trajectory.
Output in context · Orlando Pirates finished 1st of 16 · a title-challenging side
2.38 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 15 clean sheets across 23 appearances. Behind a title-challenging side (1st of 16) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 72.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 13.5, Sibisi carries the 31st-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League of 62. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.38 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier Soccer League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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