Relebohile Mofokeng Could Double His Transfer Value After Rapid Rise in Europe and for Bafana Bafana
Relebohile Mofokeng has entered a new stage of his career, and his performances for club and country are rapidly increasing his profile in European football. The 21-year-old South African attacker has enjoyed an extraordinary period since June, collecting major individual honours in the Premier Soccer League before making the move to Belgian club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. His progress has continued in Belgium, where he has already helped his new club win the Belgian Super Cup and has featured in UEFA competition. His performances for Bafana Bafana have added another important layer to his growing reputation, particularly after scoring twice against Eritrea. With another international match against Egypt approaching, Mofokeng has an opportunity to strengthen his standing even further and potentially push his estimated transfer value towards €6 million.
Mofokeng’s rise has been remarkably quick when viewed against the timeline of his recent achievements. Since June, he has represented South Africa at the World Cup, collected the Footballer of the Season award, won the Players’ Player of the Season award and was also named the Young Player of the Season in the PSL. Those honours reflected the influence he had developed at domestic level before his move to Europe. His transfer to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise then gave him the chance to test himself in a different football environment. Rather than taking time to settle without making an immediate impact, Mofokeng has continued producing performances that have kept his name in the spotlight.
His start at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has added considerable weight to his growing reputation. The Belgian club won the Belgian Super Cup with Mofokeng as part of the squad, while he has also experienced UEFA Champions League qualifying football. He is now getting exposure to the Europa League group stage, where RUSG face established European clubs during the campaign. Those fixtures provide a much different test from domestic football and can expose a young player to a higher level of tactical preparation and individual quality. For Mofokeng, performances in European competition could become particularly important when clubs and analysts assess his development and future market value.
The young South African has also benefited from the strong start made by his Belgian club. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have opened their league campaign with six wins and one draw, leaving them at the top of the standings after seven matches. Being part of a successful team can create more opportunities for an attacking player to operate with confidence. It also gives Mofokeng the chance to develop in a competitive environment where his performances receive attention beyond South Africa. If he continues contributing while RUSG challenge near the top of the Belgian league, his profile could continue to rise through the season.
September was particularly productive for Mofokeng. Across six appearances for club and country, he scored five goals and provided one assist. His club goals came against Lommel SK, Sint-Truiden and FC Viktoria Plzen, while he also recorded an assist against Sint-Truiden. His international form was even more noticeable when he scored a brace against Eritrea in South Africa’s 5-0 AFCON qualifying victory. Producing goals for both his club and national team in the same period gives him a strong statistical foundation as he continues to establish himself in European football.
The Eritrea performance was especially important because international football can significantly increase a young player’s visibility. Mofokeng was already gaining attention after his domestic success and move to Belgium, but his contribution to Bafana Bafana provided another platform to demonstrate his ability. Scoring twice in an international fixture showed that he could translate his attacking qualities to the national-team environment. His involvement also fits with the more prominent role he has begun to occupy in South Africa’s senior team. Continued performances for Bafana could strengthen his reputation among clubs monitoring emerging talent from the African continent.
Mofokeng has also built an impressive unbeaten run across club and country. He has gone nine matches without defeat, with eight wins and one draw during that period. Seven of those matches came with Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, while two were for the South African national team. If Bafana Bafana avoid defeat against Egypt, that sequence would extend to 10 consecutive matches without a loss. While an unbeaten run alone does not determine a player’s transfer value, it provides useful context for understanding the environment in which Mofokeng has been performing. He is currently developing within teams that are producing positive results, while his individual contribution has also been significant.
The biggest question surrounding Mofokeng now concerns how his transfer value will change as the season progresses. His current estimated value is around €3 million, which is approximately R56.2 million based on the figure provided in the original assessment. That valuation is expected to rise substantially if his current level of performance continues, with estimates suggesting that his value could approach double that figure by the end of the year. Transfer valuations are not fixed prices and can change according to performance, age, contract situation, competition, club interest and other market factors. For that reason, the projected increase should be viewed as an estimate rather than a guaranteed future transfer fee.
European competition could play a major role in that valuation process. Royale Union Saint-Gilloise have several Europa League matches scheduled before the end of the year, including fixtures against Real Sociedad, Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Celta Vigo, Lech Poznan and Lyon. These matches will give Mofokeng opportunities to face opponents from different footballing backgrounds and demonstrate whether he can maintain his form at a higher level of competition. Strong performances in European matches tend to attract greater attention because scouts and clubs can assess players against established opponents. For a 21-year-old already producing goals and assists, regular involvement in the Europa League could become an important part of his development.
His international schedule will also keep him in the spotlight. After the Egypt friendly, Mofokeng is expected to feature for Bafana Bafana again in November when South Africa face Kenya. The continued involvement of a young player at senior international level can add valuable experience while exposing him to different tactical systems and opponents. It also means his performances will continue to be assessed alongside his European form. If he maintains his productivity for both RUSG and South Africa, his growing reputation could become one of the notable stories of the 2026 season.
The Egypt match therefore arrives at an interesting moment in Mofokeng’s development. He enters the fixture after scoring twice against Eritrea and after producing an impressive run of performances for his club. Another strong showing would not automatically change his transfer value, but it would give him another opportunity to demonstrate that his recent form is sustainable. Egypt also represents a different challenge from Eritrea, meaning the match could provide a useful test of how Mofokeng handles another level of opposition. His performance will be watched closely because his progress is no longer limited to the South African domestic scene.
Mofokeng’s rapid rise also highlights the growing importance of South African players establishing themselves in European football. His move to Belgium has provided a pathway to compete in domestic European football while also gaining exposure to UEFA competitions. At 21, he has considerable time to develop different aspects of his game, including decision-making, physical adaptation and consistency across a demanding schedule. The fact that he is already contributing goals and assists suggests that he has made a productive start to that process. The next stage will be maintaining that level over a much longer period.
The possibility of doubling his transfer value will naturally attract attention, but Mofokeng’s development should not be reduced to a financial figure. Transfer valuations can fluctuate quickly, while a player’s long-term progress depends on regular performances, fitness, tactical development and the quality of competition he faces. His current trajectory gives him a strong platform, but sustained production will determine how far that trajectory ultimately takes him. European football, international duty and domestic competition will provide repeated tests throughout the season. Each one will give Mofokeng another opportunity to demonstrate that his recent rise represents more than a short burst of form.
For now, the evidence points to a young South African player enjoying one of the most productive periods of his career. Mofokeng has followed major PSL awards with a move to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, a Belgian Super Cup triumph, European competition and a growing role with Bafana Bafana. His five goals and one assist during September underline the speed of his progress, while his nine-match unbeaten run adds further context to his current momentum. With Europa League fixtures and more international matches ahead, he has several opportunities to continue increasing his profile. If his performances remain at their current level, the estimated rise from around €3 million towards €6 million could become an important reflection of just how quickly Relebohile Mofokeng’s football career is developing.
