Olwethu Mpilwenhle Makhanya (born 30 April 2004) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.
[1] Makhanya started his career with South African side Stellenbosch, where he was regarded to have performed well for the club.
[2] He was nominated for South Africa Young Footballer of the Year.
[3] He won the 2023 Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player award.
[7] Makhanya has regarded England international John Stones as one of his soccer idols.