Explained! What Fawaaz Basadien would bring to Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates in upcoming PSL transfer window - 'He’s a good set-piece taker and a good quality provider of the ball'

Stellenbosch FC head coach Steve Barker has explained the unique characteristic that Bafana Bafana defender Fawaaz Basadien possesses.

Barker stated that Stellies worked hard to sign the defender and said he has contributed massively to the club since he arrived.

The tactician said he is not surprised at all by the growth of the former Moroka Swallows defender.

“No, I’m not surprised. I think we’ve always seen the quality of Fawaaz, even before he came to us. Hence, we really worked hard to get him to our club. Ja, he takes a lot of things in his stride,” Barker told iDiski Times.

“He’s a classy footballer, so he doesn’t get flustered by too many things. He trusts in his ability, and he’s comfortable on the ball, and his defending has improved a lot over the years, having played as a wing and as a number 10 in his younger career. So, ja, he’s got good all-around ability, strong in the air, both attacking and defensively.

“He’s a good set-piece taker and a good quality provider of the ball. So ja, he has all the attributes, so we’re not surprised at all," he added.

Basadien was involved in the World Cup qualifiers for Bafana Bafana against both Lesotho and Benin, games that the former African champions won. Indeed, he provided an assist for Lyle Foster, who scored the opening goal against Benin.

His international involvement came as a result of a late decision taken by coach Hugo Broos following the unavailability of Mamelodi Sundowns' Aubrey Modiba. However, he went on to deliver as Bafana kept their World Cup qualification dream alive with the two victories in the March Fifa break.

Meanwhile, he was previously linked with a move to Kaizer Chiefs and given his performance, he is expected to draw interest from the Glamour Boys once again.

Orlando Pirates have also been backed to sign Basadien, alongside Oswin Appollis, another Chiefs' target.

He is among the players whose next move in the upcoming transfer window will attract massive speculation, given the clubs he is linked with.

Meanwhile, he is expected to deliver for Stellies in the remaining games. Broos could also have him, alongside Modiba, in the squad for the September and October World Cup qualifiers.