Former Kaizer Chiefs captain earns recognition in Europe

Africa 18 February 2026 at 06:41

Hlayisani Magoro

News Editor

Former Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart has been included in the Austrian Bundesliga team of the week for matchday 19.

Though his team, SV Ried, played to a 1-1 draw with LASK, Maart was recognised for his stellar performance in the heart of midfield.

The 30-year-old signed for Ried in July 2025, on the back of scoring a winner in the Nedbank Cup final against boyhood club Orlando Pirates, to end Chiefs' decade-long trophy drought.

Maart put pen to paper on a deal that runs until June 2027, with an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.

Since completing a move to Europe, he has made 21 appearances across all competitions, with 17 racked up in the league, while providing a solitary assist in the OFB Cup.

The South African international will be aiming to maintain momentum when Ried return to league action with a visit to WSG Tirol on Sunday, 22 February.

Ried sit sixth with 27 points from 19 league outings in the 12-team championship, where they trail log leaders Red Bull Salzburg with six points.