Luvolwethu Mpeta


Luvolwethu Mpeta is a South African footballer who plays as a left-back for University of Pretoria FC in the Premier Soccer League.

Club career

North-West University

Mpeta played for the North-West University soccer team from 2008–2010 before graduating with a Diploma in Sports Science.

Platinum Stars

On 30 July 2012, Mpeta joined Platinum Stars on a three-year contract, after playing a friendly with them against Bidvest Wits.
In January 2015, Mpeta rejected an offer by Platinum Stars to renew his contract with interest in him from SuperSport United and Bloemfontein Celtic.

SuperSport United

On 20 January 2015, Mpeta signed a pre-contract with SuperSport United before SuperSport United agreed terms with Platinum Stars for his transfer.

International career

Mpeta played for South Africa U20 and for South Africa U23.
Mpeta was called up to the South Africa senior squad in November 2014, ahead of the 2015 AFCON qualifying matches against Sudan and Nigeria, but did not play, with the coach preferring to play Sibusiso Khumalo.