Lindokuhle Mfeka (born 29 March 1994) is a South African

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player who plays for

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in the

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Career

College

Mfeka played four years of

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at the University of South Florida between 2013 and 2016. He spent a brief period with

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side Reading United in 2016.

Professional

On 13 January 2017, Mfeka was selected 28th overall in the

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. Mfeka made his professional debut on 6 May 2017, whilst on loan to San Jose's

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affiliate Reno 1868. Mfeka started in a 4–0 win over

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, assisting on two goals. He made his

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debut as an injury time substitute on 1 July 2017 in San Jose's 2–1 victory over the

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. On 13 December 2017, Mfeka signed with Reno 1868 ahead of their 2018 season. He was released by Reno following their 2019 season. After a year without a club, Mfeka joined

on 20 January 2021, ahead of their inaugural

season.

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1994 births Living people South African men's soccer players South Florida Bulls men's soccer players Reading United AC players San Jose Earthquakes players Reno 1868 FC players Men's association football midfielders San Jose Earthquakes draft picks Major League Soccer players USL Championship players Soccer players from Durban Oakland Roots SC players {{SouthAfrica-footy-bio-stub