Kaizer Chiefs mid-season player ratings

Kaizer Chiefs are going into the mid-season Africa Cup of Nations break in fourth spot in the Betway Premiership table. They have 24 points from 13 matches, but it's just 11 points from the last eight rounds of action. Which players have excelled this season and which have fallen below expectations? 30 different players have played minutes this term, whilst four big names are yet to feature and another has spent all season on the treatment table. Below you can find every player's performance assessed.

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Goalkeepers

Brandon Petersen

After getting just five matches last season, Petersen has had a complete turnaround in his Chiefs career this term. He has started 17 of Chiefs' 18 matches with 10 clean sheets. In the league, it's eight clean sheets in 13 matches and he has been almost flawless. In the CAF Confederation Cup, he has been more error-prone and conceded a penalty for a foul against AI Masry. He was made captain when the co-coaches, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, took charge, such is their belief in him.

8/10 The only thing stopping this from being higher is the costly error against AI Masry.

Defenders Reeve Frosler

After a mixed 2024/25 season, it's not been a good campaign for the right-back. He was immediately benched with the arrival of Thabiso Monyane and Dillan Solomons deservedly overtook him in the pecking order too. His outing against Sekhukhune United was below par and he was arguably at fault for Marumo Gallants' equaliser in a 1-1 draw.

4/10

Now the third-choice right-back, and not considered for minutes in other roles, the versatile full-back faces an uncertain future.

Dillan Solomons

The wing-back has only played 20% of the league minutes, but his impact on Chiefs' season has been impressive.

He scored against AI Masry and set up a key late equaliser against Zamalek. His performance levels in a very specific tactical role have been beyond expectations. In recent league matches, he has started ahead of Monyane and if this form continues, Solomons will earn himself a new contract.

8/10

Arguably one of Chiefs' top six performers this season. Few would have expected him to play, but he has instead won a regular starting place despite intense competition.

Thabiso Monyane