Relebohile Mofokeng is continuing to make a name for himself in European football after emerging as the leading chance creator in the UEFA Europa League following the opening four rounds of the competition.

The 22-year-old Bafana Bafana winger has made an impressive start to life in Belgium since joining Royale Union Saint-Gilloise from Orlando Pirates at the end of last season. Mofokeng left the Buccaneers after playing an important role in their domestic treble-winning campaign, and he has wasted little time showing his quality at his new club.

His move to Europe came with plenty of expectations, considering the impact he had made in South African football. However, his early performances suggest that he is adapting well to a different style of football and the demands of playing in European competitions.

Mofokeng immediately attracted attention in the Europa League when he scored just 17 minutes into his debut in the competition. Union SG travelled to the Czech Republic to face Viktoria Plzen in their opening match and returned with an impressive 3-0 victory.

The Belgian side continued their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Spanish club Real Sociedad. They then produced another convincing performance by defeating Hapoel Beer Sheva 4-0, with Mofokeng contributing an assist.

Union SG played their fourth Europa League match against Spanish side Celta Vigo before the international break. The Belgian outfit secured a valuable 2-1 away victory, with the South African once again included in the starting line-up.

The former Pirates star has started all four matches for Union SG in the competition, accumulating 318 minutes of playing time.

His contribution has also been reflected in the latest individual statistics. According to FotMob, Mofokeng currently leads the Europa League ranking for the most chances created after the first four match rounds.

This is an encouraging achievement for the young attacker, especially considering the quality of opposition he has faced since making his European debut. Creating more chances than any other player in the competition highlights his ability to influence attacking situations and provide opportunities for his teammates.

His performances have also been productive in terms of goals and assists. Across all competitions, Mofokeng has scored four goals and provided three assists in 10 appearances for Union SG.

The numbers represent a positive beginning to his European career and will give South African supporters plenty of reasons to follow his progress.

Mofokeng will now look to maintain his form as Union SG continue their Europa League campaign and compete in domestic football in Belgium. Regular performances at this level could also strengthen his position in the Bafana Bafana squad as South Africa prepares for future international assignments.

Having already established himself as one of the exciting young talents to emerge from South African football, the winger is now getting an opportunity to demonstrate his abilities against some of the best teams and players in Europe.

For a player who recently left Orlando Pirates after helping the club achieve domestic success, leading a major European competition in chances created is another positive step in his developing career.

Source: IDiskiTimes