Player Comparison

Olwethu Makhanya vs Thiago Martins

Olwethu Makhanya

Thiago Martins

Both defenders in MLS, Olwethu Makhanya plays for Philadelphia Union while Thiago Martins represents New York City FC. On the discipline front, Olwethu Makhanya has 2 yellows and 1 red, while Thiago Martins has 0 yellows and 0 reds. Olwethu Makhanya has committed more fouls (9 vs 3). Olwethu Makhanya is more active defensively with 101 defensive actions. Olwethu Makhanya contributes more above average in goals added (+0.2). At 21, Olwethu Makhanya is 10 years younger than the 31-year-old Thiago Martins.

Attribute	Olwethu Makhanya	Thiago Martins
Team	Philadelphia Union	New York City FC
Position	Defender	Defender
Nationality	South Africa	Brazil
Age	21	31
Appearances	7	7
Goals	0	0
Assists	0	0
Defensive Actions	101	66
Goals Added	+0.2	+0.2
Yellow Cards	2	0
Red Cards	1	0
Fouls	9	3