Orlando Pirates have been interested in South African midfielder Jaedin Rhodes, who currently plays for Cape Town City, for a while now. Rhodes was born on April 11, 2003, in Atlantis and has grown to become one of the most promising young players in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). He has been immensely consistent since his senior debut in February 2022—accumulating 55 club appearances and six goals as of October 2024—and claimed 2022–23 Cape Town City Young Player of the Year award
Rhodes made his international debut in 2024 in the COSAFA Cup, receiving three caps, further enhancing his reputation
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. His versatility is also an asset: he is capable of playing as a central attacking midfielder or from either flank, and in the 2024–25 campaign alone he had 23 league outings, showing form and consistency
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Pirates have been tracking Rhodes for some time now, and view him as a potential playmaker—or “No. 10″—to supply the creativity in the Pirates midfield
. As Cape Town City are battling against relegation, the timing could favor Pirates, tipping the balance in their pursuit. More recent reports are that the two clubs are close to an agreement to release Rhodes to Pirates at the end of the season
If finalized, the move would give Pirates a lively, hardworking young midfielder who brings flair, tactical flexibility, and a fresh creative stimulus. For Rhodes, it would be a huge step up—potentially providing continental football exposure and the chance to play in the Soweto spotlight.
