Are goals scored and defensive impact the only metrics for success in soccer?
Several Premier Soccer League stars are proving the value of endurance.
Here’s a look at which PSL players have the most minutes across the season so far.
3 players leading total minutes so far
To measure playing time, FlashScore and Transfermarkt statistics have been compared across all 18 teams.
3 players have recorded the most minutes in the PSL during the 2026/2027 campaign so far:
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Ronwen Williams has played all 8 games for Mamelodi Sundowns (720 minutes).
Surprisingly, 2 players from newly-promoted and high-flying Milford FC have equalled him.
Defensive midfielder Vusumuzi Mthabela and centre-back Olwethu Cele have also recorded 720 minutes each.
Milford’s Sifiso Mdluli is fourth on the list (706), having been substituted in the 76th minute against Richards Bay in September.
Where others rank for the most minutes this season
The Orlando Pirates goalkeeper is joint-fifth (630 minutes), with the club having only played 7 games so far.
Chaine’s teammate, centre-back Lebone Seema, has also featured in every game in the PSL this term.
Pirates have a rescheduled visit from TS Galaxy on October 13, while Williams should feature for Sundowns against Richards Bay in the concurrent fixture.
Other players who have maximised their minutes represent the likes of AmaZulu FC, who are third on the PSL table.
Interestingly, Kaizer Chiefs ranks lower for players with the most minutes played across the campaign.
Centre-back Inacio Miguel has recorded the most game time with 607 minutes on the park.
Pirates, Sundowns balancing rotation and stability
The Buccaneers and the Brazilians are bracing for a packed October fixture list.
From Saturday, Pirates and Sundowns are back in action across the PSL, CAF Champions League, and Carling Knockout Cup.
Abdeslam Ouaddou and Miguel Cardoso are already feeling the pinch of fixture congestion, with several players on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Milford’s quieter schedule means they can afford to build more stability and create settled lineups.
The effect of squad rotations on the top clubs will remain an important talking point throughout the season.
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