SV Ried assistant coach Moritz Kossmann has delivered a glowing progress report on Jaedin Rhodes, praising the former Cape Town City FC star for how seamlessly he has adapted to life in the Austrian Bundesliga.
Rhodes came through what Kossmann describes as a “very good development programme” at Hellenic FC academy and Cape Town City FC. After five years of playing PSL football with Cape Town City, the 23-year-old joined SV Ried in July 2026.
It was his first football contract outside South Africa, where he played both in the Betway Premiership and Motsepe Foundation Championship. Rhodes arrived at the Austrian side where he found compatriot and former Kaizer Chiefs captain Yusuf Maart already settled.
The Cape Town-born wideman has made 10 appearances for SV Ried across different competitions so far this season, managing four assists.
‘MATURITY & ADDING VALUE’: KOSSMANN LAUDS RHODES’ IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Even after suffering injury setbacks while trying to cement his place in the SV Ried lineup, Rhodes has not looked back.
“He came in and displayed from the get-go a good level of maturity. I think he has added value already,” Kossmann told FARPost in an interview.
“He has got a couple of assists in the [Austrian] Cup, a couple of assists in the league and his performances have been good. Obviously, there has been a time when he was out for four or five weeks with a muscle injury. To be honest, when you come in at a higher level and it’s very demanding, then these sorts of things can happen. Obviously, we try to take care and pre-plan so that it [injury] doesn’t happen, but there are no guarantees.
“But he has been playing and starting for a host of weeks already now. And, yeah, just like Yusuf, he’s an important part of why the team is currently doing very well.”
JAEDIN RHODES’ BAFANA BAFANA PROSPECTS
Bafana wings are arguably the richest in talent, leading into stiff competition for places. The likes of Oswin Appollis, Tshepang Moremi, Thapelo Maseko, Tashreeq Matthews and Puso Dithejane are some of the wingers at coach Pitso Mosimane’s disposal.
But going to Europe is what Kossmann believes will help Rhodes further develop and increase his national team chances. The winger is already capped three times by Bafana after being part of the 2024 COSAFA Cup squad.
“In future, can I see Jaedin play for Bafana? Of course, I can,” Kossmann responds with conviction. “I think when we bring players from South Africa to Europe, we always have a big eye on the potential of the player. And with Jaden, it’s definitely someone we see who can make steps in the future.
“I’m sure that he will compete for that [Bafana place] whenever the right time may be. Obviously, in the wing positions there’s huge competition as well. Oswin Appollis is there, [Relebohile] Mofokeng can play there, obviously.
“Tashreeq Matthews, someone is a top player, I like him. I think he’s only breaking into that setup now.
“So, I think in future for sure he can, but South Africa is blessed with a lot of talent in those wide attacking positions. And so, yeah, he hopefully can step up to the plate later on because it means that things are going well for him.”
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