Thembinkosi Lorch is a South African professional footballer playing for Orlando Pirates and the South African national team. Grooming his talent from a tender age, Lorch continues to soar as a soccer star. Let’s find out more about the footballer and what tickles his fancy.
The superstar made headlines recently as he flaunted pictures of himself and his new girlfriend, Natasha Thahane. Their relationship was off-camera till they went on baecation on Lorch’s birthday to celebrate him in style. The pictures break the internet and shock their fans with the good news of then dating. However, they later broke up soon after their photos broke the internet.
Thembinkosi Lorch Biography
Profile Summary
Name: Thembinkosi Lorch
Nickname: Nyoso
Age: 27
Date of birth: 22 July 1993
Place of birth: Free State, South Africa
Height: 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Playing position(s): Midfielder
Current team: Orlando Pirates
Number: 3
Net Worth: $800 000
Summary of Lorch’s football career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2015 Maluti FET College 46 9
2015–2016 Cape Town All Stars 23 5
2016–2017 Chippa United 13 3
2017–Present Orlando Pirates 74 16
2016–Present South Africa 7 1
How does Thembinkosi Lorch’s career start?
It all starts at Maluti FET College FC and after a game against Jomo Cosmos. Pirates set their eyes on his talent, and they recruit him. With one call from Screamer Tshabalala, the rest becomes history. His first PSL game is against Free State Stars, playing for Chippa United on loan from Orlando Pirates.
His dexterities inspire DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small’s 2019 song Lorch. However, in the 2019/20 Premier Soccer League, Lorch had probably his worst season as he failed to help his struggling Orlando Pirates team.
Does Thembinkosi Lorch have a girlfriend?
In September 2020, the Orlando Pirates star was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend, Nokhupiwa Mathithibala. Laying charges against her boyfriend, she accuses him of strangling her after questioning Lorch’s whereabouts.
However, the soccer star was also with the unique actress Natasha Thahane. The two posted beautiful pictures of them on a baecation on Lorch’s birthday. Even though fans were happy for the new couple, Lorch and Natasha broke up a few days after announcing their relationship.
Does Thembinkosi Lorch have any awards?
For his undisputed dexterities, he is getting the recognition he deserves. Apart from being a star in Mzansi, he makes news after his brilliant performance in Egypt. The player scores a fundamental goal, and his efforts do not go unnoticed. As a part of celebrating their own, Lorch gets a Gusheshe in his hometown with his name on it. The renowned player also scoops the South African Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season in 2019.
What is Thembinkosi Lorch’s net worth?
Lorch’s dexterities are amassing him quite a fortune. Worth $800 000, he continues to soar. He also bags a salary of approximately $7 782 every month as estimated by PSL.