Since arriving at Orlando Pirates in 2022, Jose Riveiro has built a trophy-winning machine — and behind that success lies a trusted core of players he’s leaned on time and time again.
This list counts down the 12 most-used Buccaneers across all competitions under Riveiro during his three-year reign. It includes defensive warriors, flair midfielders, and lethal forwards.
Some have quietly racked up the most minutes, while others delivered in the big moments. Stats don’t lie — these are the men who carried Pirates through CAF Champions League campaigns, domestic finals, and everything in between.
Notably, the club’s top scorers in this period are:
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Tshegofatso Mabasa – 27 goals
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Monnapule Saleng – 25 goals
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Relebohile Mofokeng – 18 goals
When it comes to assists:
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Relebohile Mofokeng – 20 assists
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Monnapule Saleng – 17 assists
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Deon Hotto – 16 assists
Tap through the gallery to see the names, stats, and standout contributions of the key figures behind Pirates’ success in recent times.
