Mthokozisi Yende Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, News, Stats, Parents, Children, Team, Awards

Mthokozisi Yende is a former South African footballer who played midfielder for several Premier Soccer League clubs, most notably Kaizer Chiefs. He was known for his versatility, work rate, and leadership on the pitch.

He retired from professional football in 2017 and became a businessman and a lifestyle influencer. He has a degree in sports management from the University of Pretoria.

Profile

• Full name: Mthokozisi Yende
• Date of birth: June 7, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Tembisa, Johannesburg, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Retired footballer, businessman, lifestyle influencer
• Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life & Education

Mthokozisi Yende was born on June 7, 1984, in Tembisa, a Johannesburg, South Africa township. He grew up in a poor and crime-ridden area, where football was a popular escape for many young people.

He started playing football at a young age and joined the local club, Tembisa Classic when he was 12. He showed great potential and talent as a midfielder and attracted the attention of scouts from bigger clubs.

He moved to Benoni Premier United, a club based in Ekurhuleni when he was 16. He debuted in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2002 and became a regular starter.

He also played for the University of Pretoria, where he studied sports management and graduated in 2008. He was a key player for the university team, which competed in the National First Division (NFD), the second tier of South African football.

Personal Life

Mthokozisi Yende has been very private about his personal life and has not revealed much about his family, relationships, or children.

He has not confirmed if he is married, single, or dating anyone. He has, however, admitted to having a romantic affair with the “mistress” of one of his coaches at Kaizer Chiefs, which caused a rift between him and the coach. He said that the affair was a mistake and that he regretted it.

Career

Mthokozisi Yende’s career took off when he joined Kaizer Chiefs, one of the most successful and popular clubs in South Africa, in 2009.

He signed a three-year contract with the club and was given the number 10 jersey, previously worn by legends such as Doctor Khumalo and Siyabonga Nomvethe.

In a league match against SuperSport United, he debuted for the club, where he scored his first and only goal. He helped the club win the MTN 8 Cup in 2010 and the Telkom Knockout Cup in 2011.

However, his career at Kaizer Chiefs could have been smoother sailing. He faced stiff competition for a place in the starting line-up from other midfielders such as Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Tinashe Nengomasha, and Josta Dladla. He also had a fallout with coach Vladimir Vermezovic over his affair with the coach’s “mistress“.

He was sidelined and loaned out to Free State Stars in 2012. He returned to Kaizer Chiefs in 2013 but was released by the club at the end of the season.

He then joined Moroka Swallows, playing for one season before moving to Mpumalanga Black Aces in 2014. He played for two seasons at Black Aces, but his form and fitness declined.

He was released by the club in 2016 and struggled to find another club. He eventually announced his retirement from professional football in 2017 at 33.

He then ventured into business and lifestyle influencing. He started his company, Mtho Yende Holdings, which deals with property development, events management, and sports consulting.

Awards

Mthokozisi Yende has won the following awards in his football career:

• MTN 8 Cup: 2010 (Kaizer Chiefs)
• Telkom Knockout Cup: 2011 (Kaizer Chiefs)
• NFD Coastal Stream Player of the Season: 2008-09 (University of Pretoria)

Controversy

Mthokozisi Yende’s most controversial moment in his career was his affair with the “mistress” of his coach at Kaizer Chiefs, Vladimir Vermezovic.

He revealed the affair in an interview with Drum magazine in 2013, where he said that he met the woman at a club and did not know that she was involved with the coach.

He said that the affair lasted for a few months and that he ended it when he found out the truth. He said that the coach found out about the affair and confronted him. He said the coach was angry and bitter and treated him badly.

He said the coach benched him and loaned him to another club. He said that the affair was a mistake and that he apologized to the coach and the woman.

The affair caused a lot of drama and backlash from the fans and the media. Many people criticized him for being unprofessional and disrespectful.

Some people accused him of lying and fabricating the story to justify his poor performance and lack of game time.

Some people defended him and said he was a victim of the coach’s jealousy and abuse of power. The affair also affected his relationship with his teammates and his reputation in the football industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mthoyende
• Twitter: @MthoYende

Net Worth

According to some sources, Mthokozisi Yende’s net worth is estimated at $1 million.

He earned most of his money from his football career, where he played for several clubs in the PSL and earned lucrative contracts and endorsements.