Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi had high praise for Rivaldo Coetzee, comparing him with modern greats of the world game such as Sergio Busquets of Barcelona and Manchester City's Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho.
At one point, after joining Mamelodi Sundowns from Ajax Cape Town, Coetzee's career had looked in jeopardy due to a recurring foot issue, which had even cost him a move to Glasgow giants Celtic. He did not play at all in the 2017/18 season for Downs.
However, he was given the time to rehabilitate at Sundowns and has gradually made his way back to full fitness.