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Sundowns favourite compared to Man City legend David Silva

Mamelodi Sundowns fans adore Themba Zwane, and for good reason. Mshishi has been compared to Man City icon David Silva by this stats expert.

by James Freemantle

18-06-2023 16:33

in Premier Soccer League

Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns fans absolutely adore Themba Zwane, and for good reason. Mshishi now been compared to Man City legend David Silva by a football stats expert on Twitter. Does he have a point?

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THEMBA ZWANE AND DAVID SILVA, SAME WHATSAPP GROUP?

David Silva was the painter of some of the prettiest Premier League patterns during his time at Man City. Now 37, he’s still playing top-flight football with Real Sociedad in Spain. In terms of his statistical profile, @BeGriffis on Twitter says Mshishi is most similar to Silva out of the 15 players in his data sample. Thiago Almada, an Argentinian youngster who recently earned his first cap with the World champs, is also included.

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Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns is #1

Akram Afif, who played simultaneously as a false 9, false 7, and a flase 4 at the World Cup is here, as is starlet Thiago Almada

Guendouzi & Brahim Diaz too https://t.co/aN0gBfzIvG pic.twitter.com/SVL1UrLZiC
— Ben Griffis (@BeGriffis) June 8, 2023

Stats: @begriffis / Twitter

THEMBA ZWANE IS STILL WIDELY ADORED

Themba Zwane has. Even at the ripe age of 33, the flamboyantly gifted Mshishi still has plenty to offer in a Brazilians and Bafana jersey. After helping his side to yet another DStv Premiership crown, he’ll be determined to steer Sundowns to the top of the pile in the CAF Champions League next season.

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