From outmuscling Chelsea icons like Cesc Fàbregas and N'Golo Kanté to chasing down Italian legend Daniele De Rossi, Dino Ndlovu has racked up a collection of action shots worthy of being put on canvas. Here's a look!
The Story
The recent 2025 Club World Cup produced some iconic frames of South African stars going head-to-head with some of the world’s most renowned players.
We saw the likes of Elias Mokwana taking on Chelsea, Thembinkosi Lorch dismantling Manchester City’s defence, and Mamelodi Sundowns stars battling against players such as Thiago Silva and Jobe Bellingham.
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Yet, it remains relatively rare to see South African players going toe-to-toe with global football icons.
Dino Ndlovu, however, has shared the pitch with players who need no introduction in the football world.
Thanks to his career in Europe’s top club competitions—the UEFA Champions League and Europa League—the Klerksdorp-born striker has faced off against elite sides including Chelsea, AS Roma, and Atlético Madrid.
During those matches, he famously shrugged off defenders like Gary Cahill, David Luiz, and Andreas Christensen.
Impressively, there are many striking photos of Ndlovu in duels with some of the game’s greats—see the gallery above to relive some of those unforgettable moments!
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