Basic Information
Stage Name:	Thabiso Monyane
Real Name:	James Thabiso Monyane
Occupation:	Football Player
Date Of Birth/Age:	30 April 2000 (23 Years Old
Place of Birth:
Gender:	Male
Nationality:	South African
Marital Status:	Single
Education:

Biography

James Thabiso Monyane, professionally called Thabiso Monyane, is a South African football player. He plays as a right-back for the famous South African football club Orlando Pirates. At the youth international level, Monyane played in the 2016 COSAFA Under-17 Championship and the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He has worked his way up and gained major recognition for his impressive talent.

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Thabiso Monyane discovered his love for football at a young age. He began working towards becoming who he is today. His career dates back to a decade ago when he would attend trials with the Buccaneers. Monyane’s life changed when he joined the Orlando Pirates Development Academy and began to work his way up. He did so well that he bagged a professional debut on the first team in the opening game of 2019/20.

Speaking to Sports Club in 2019, Monyane shared that after signing his first professional contract a few days earlier, he did not expect to be in the starting lineup. The outlet reported that the football star was given “his first start in coach Milutin Sredojevic’s team during their emphatic 3-1 victory over Bloemfontein Celtic in their Absa Premiership opener.”

Monyane was handed jersey No 34 after being promoted from the development team. He was 19 at the time. Competing at the Fifa U/20 World Cup, he described his debut as a “dream come true.” He said, “it was a surreal experience. I mean, who would have expected that after signing my professional contract just a few days earlier, that I would be in the starting lineup of the first team in an official match. This is what dreams are made of. I am thankful for the opportunity – thankful to the technical team for having faith in me, and to my teammates who have been truly amazing and very supportive.”

Age

Thabiso Monyane was born on the 30th of April 2000. He celebrated his 22nd birthday on April 30, 2022.

Girlfriend

Thabiso Monyane has successfully kept his private life away from the public. However, in May 2022, there were rumors of a love triangle that shook Mzansi. The gist was that Itumeleng Banda had been hooking up with Sphaka and the Orlando Pirates star simultaneously. The gist became public knowledge after Itumeleng’s dms were leaked online.

The soccer star did not react to any of the rumors. The messages showed that the two were planning whether to have a lunch date or a dinner date. She wrote, “if you want some action, we can always do art jamming, hiking, skating, or anything you prefer doing,” while Thabiso replied, “lol, how about a home-cooked supper.”

Cars

Thabiso Monyane is a lover of pricey things. The soccer star drives a white Volkswagen worth approximately R240 000.

Salary

Thabiso Monyane’s annual salary at Orlando Pirates has never been shared with the public. Therefore it is unknown. However, in 2021, the sports outlet Fifa CM listed Thabiso’s wage at €2.8K. It is unclear if this is an accurate estimate because neither the soccer star nor anyone on his team has confirmed it.

Net Worth

Although young, Thabiso Monyane’s excellent career has helped him make much money. While the exact estimate of his net worth is not known to the general public, several media outlets estimate his worth to get over $400,000 this is as a result of his soccer deals and success as a football star.

Parents

As mentioned above, Thabiso Monyane likes to keep private details about his life away from the public. There is no known information about his parents or anyone in his family. He keeps details about them away from the public.

He has credited his parents for supporting him. He told Sports Club in an interview, “I am fortunate to have a very supportive family background. The foundation that my mother and father have set for me has prepared me to face anything that will come my way.”