Position: Midfielder (6/8)
Status:  Transfer Portal / Fall 2026
College: Dodge City Community College
DOB: 24 March 2007
Eligibility: 3 Years Remaining
Foot: Left
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 160 lbs

BACKGROUND

Lihle Simelane is a composed, fluid 6/8 who controls games through clean touches, balance, and intelligent rhythm management. He operates comfortably in tight spaces with a close-to-body touch, receiving under pressure without losing tempo and turning out of congestion with control. In possession, he carries smoothly through lines, links phases with sharp combinations, and dictates play rather than forcing actions. Defensively, he is disciplined and tactically sound, prioritizing structure, closing central channels, and timing his pressure to win the ball cleanly without overcommitting. Technically secure with tight control, consistent short-to-medium passing, and quick one- and two-touch combinations, he pairs that quality with a smooth, balanced physical profile that allows him to stay stable through contact and accelerate out of pressure. Overall, Lihle offers a mature, reliable midfield presence built on intelligence, control, and consistency, capable of elevating both the structure and tempo of a midfield unit.

Highlight tape below. Full 90s available: https://goconqs.com/sports/2018/8/17/live-video.aspx?bfplayvid=2516236