Kaizer Chiefs star Mfundo Vilakazi admits he has changed

Kaizer Chiefs development prodcut Mfundo Vilakazi often attracted strong critcism for flashy skills and self-indulgence, which some believe has hurt the team.

The Soweto-born star has revealed that coach Da Cruz has helped refine his game and understands his style of play.

KAIZEr CHIEFS sTAR MFUNDO VILAKAZI ON SHOWBOATING

“When the coach arrived, he told me that he knows how I play,” Vilakazi told journalists.

“But sometimes if it’s not necessary for me to do those things I shouldn’t. He didn’t say that I shouldn’t ever do it. But even I have told myself that the team comes first.

“If the team is not getting results, I can’t be busy juggling the ball and all that, maybe when we do get results. But sometimes these things happen, you don’t plan it.”

A DIFFERENT PLAYER

Fondly known as ‘Obrigado,’ Vilakazi has enjoyed average ratings of 7.37 on FotMob and 7.36 on Sofascore, the latest being in the Soweto Derby against Orlando Pirates.

From six starts in eight games, Vilakazi has been heavily involved in the team’s attacking patterns. He scored in the 3-2 victory over Siwelele FC. He also laid an assist in the 3-1 win against Kruger United.

Vilakazi proven to be more direct with 27 total shots, nine of them on target.

He has completed 10 out of 16 attempted dribbles for a 62.5% success rate and maintaining a highly precise 87.5% passing accuracy with 168 completed passes.

Defensively, the Kaizer Chiefs attacker has won 24 duels at a 57.1% success rate, with Sofascore noting his efficiency in 1v1 ground battles as a core strength.

Additionally, the Betway Premiership star has logged 17 ball recoveries, completed 4 tackles, and recorded one interception. Showing immense discipline on the wing, he has suffered one foul while committing none, keeping his disciplinary record perfectly clean with zero yellow or red cards.