Orlando Pirates F.C.: cards, rarity and popularity
Orlando Pirates F.C. is a football club founded in 1937. It competes in South African Premier Division. Its home ground is Orlando Stadium.
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Orlando Pirates F.C.
Official club logo (source: API-Football)
2 players who played for Orlando Pirates F.C. have their own card pages, including Benni McCarthy and Lyle Foster. Titles linked in the catalogue: 2010–11 Premier Soccer League, 1996 Bob Save Superbowl, 1995 African Cup of Champions Clubs, 2025–26 South African Premier Division and 2011–12 Premier Soccer League.
How it works: one card per year, with a rarity set by that year's real-world popularity, measured on Wikipedia.
The cards, year by year
Orlando Pirates F.C. has 12 cards in the game, from 2015 to 2026. The set includes 1 rare and 11 uncommon. The standout is the 2025 card, a rare one minted on a median of 25,354 views a month. Once minted, a card is frozen - the rarity of its year stays with it for good.
- 2015Rarity: Uncommon21K views/month
- 2016Rarity: Uncommon16K views/month
- 2017Rarity: Uncommon14K views/month
- 2018Rarity: Uncommon16K views/month
- 2019Rarity: Uncommon19K views/month
- 2020Rarity: Uncommon20K views/month
- 2021Rarity: Uncommon22K views/month
- 2022Rarity: Uncommon17K views/month
- 2023Rarity: Uncommon19K views/month
- 2024Rarity: Uncommon19K views/month
- 2025Rarity: Rare25K views/month
- 2026Rarity: Uncommon21K views/month
Popularity year by year
Popularity is the monthly median of views of its Wikipedia page, year by year. It peaked in 2025 (25,354 views a month) and was lowest in 2017 (13,936). In 2025, the median reached 25,354 views a month, up 31% on 2024. Over the last twelve months: 20,556 views a month.
| Year | Views per month (median) | Card of the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026last 12 months | 20,556 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2025 | 25,354 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2024 | 19,362 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2023 | 18,811 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2022 | 17,441 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2021 | 22,064 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2020 | 20,048 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2019 | 19,052 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2018 | 16,230 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2017 | 13,936 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 2016 | 16,413 | Rarity: Uncommon |
| 20156 months measured | 21,417 | Rarity: Uncommon |
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Profile
- Founded
- 1937
- Country
- South Africa
- City
- Soweto
- Stadium
- Orlando Stadium
- League
- South African Premier Division
Related
Players who played for the club
Titles
- 2010–11 Premier Soccer LeagueChampion · 2010
- 1996 Bob Save SuperbowlChampion · 1996
- 1995 African Cup of Champions ClubsChampion · 1995
- 2025–26 South African Premier DivisionChampion
- 2011–12 Premier Soccer LeagueChampion
- 2000–01 Premier Soccer LeagueChampion
- 2002–03 Premier Soccer LeagueChampion
- 2013–14 Nedbank CupChampion
Match predictions
- Next analysed matchAfrican Stars – Orlando PiratesSat Oct 17, 14:00 (UK time)
- All predictions: Orlando Pirates
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Orlando Pirates F.C. card?
The 2025 card, which is rare: that year the subject's Wikipedia page drew a median of 25,354 views a month.
How many Orlando Pirates F.C. cards are there?
12 cards, one per year of fame, from 2015 to 2026: 1 rare and 11 uncommon.
Which was Orlando Pirates F.C.'s most popular year?
2025, with a median of 25,354 views a month on its Wikipedia page - the 2025 card is rare.
Which Orlando Pirates F.C. players have cards?
Among others, Benni McCarthy and Lyle Foster - each has a page of their own with their cards year by year.
How do I get a Orlando Pirates F.C. card?
By opening packs of 5 cards: 3 packs are free when you sign up, then packs refill for free. Cards can also be traded with friends, or on the market for in-game coins.
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Official club logo (source: API-Football)
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