Thapelo Maseko (born 11 November 2003) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa national team.
Maseko is a youth product of SuperSport United F.C., where he started his professional career. He impressed during the 2022âÂÂ23 season, as he helped SuperSport to a third-place finish in the South African top league. This reportedly earned him offers from the likes of Belgian club KVC Westerlo.
In June 2023, he signed for the Mamelodi Sundowns, the record 13 time-winners of the Premier League. He played a fundamental role in the team that won the first African Football League in 2023, most notably scoring the only goal of the two semi-final legs against Al Ahly. He was the best player and top goal scorer of the competition.
He was loaned to Cypriot First Division side AEL Limassol for the rest of the 2025/26 season in the January transfer.
Maseko is an international for South Africa, having played the 2022 COSAFA Cup.
In January 2024, he was selected with South Africa for the 2023 AFCON.
South Africa
Mamelodi Sundowns
Individual