The most underrated star in SA is at Orlando Pirates, will they lose him?
Hotto doesn’t get enough credit.
Orlando Pirates have talented young options in most positions but that doesn’t mean experienced players can be dispensed with easily.
Hotto offers great value in the Orlando Pirates dressing room
Namibian utility man Deon Hotto is a ‘Swiss Army Knife’ type of player, thriving in several roles and systems. The 34-year-old is widely expected to leave the club at the end of this current campaign, but the club’s stance might change dramatically soon. The veteran has repeatedly been trusted in a right-sided inverted attacking midfield role in recent matches, a departure from his now-customary left-back slot. Hotto will almost certainly extend his current deal to provide backup and a reliable rotation option for the talented Nkota if Saleng leaves. Pirates’ Mr Reliable scored and assisted in their most recent 2-1 win away to Sekhukhune; clear evidence of his importance to the cause.
With his current contract winding down, the board have some tough decisions to make. If he leaves, there will be a gaping hold in the squad to fill.
Why is Hotto such a quality player?
The Namibian always delivers what his manager wants and does so in several positions. Mostly utilized on the left-hand side of the defence in recent years after cutting his teeth as a left winger, Hotto has also been deployed in a right-sided attacking role in Caf Champions League clashes this term.
You can bet your house on Deon Hotto
Equally adept in defence or midfield, he’s a manager’s dream. The vastly-experienced star has 65 caps and 10 goals for his country. Last season he made 27 league appearances with a goal and five assists. This term, he’s already chalked up 12 Betway Premiership outings with two goals and four assists. He was rightly named Man of the Match in the win against Babina Noko. If Pirates storm to the title this season, he would be one of their true unsung heroes.
New deal for talented defender Ndlozi
According to SoccerLaduma, Orlando Pirates have big plans for 22-year-old right back Siyabonga Ndlozi after he had stints away from the club with TS Galaxy and Golden Arrows.
What are your thoughts on Deon Hotto, Pirates fans?
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