Top 10 Richest South African Footballers And Their Net Worth

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers And Their Net Worth

What did you think, that there are no well-paid players in South Africa? Sorry to disappoint you as I’m about to reel out to you who the top 10 richest South African footballers are.

Before I go on with the highest-paid soccer player in South Africa, do you know who the richest footballers are in Nigeria? See them here.

So, who is the richest player in South Africa for the year 2021? See them below.

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Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

10. THEMBINKOSI LORCH

Estimated Net Worth: $500,000

Born July 22, 1993, Thembinkosi Lorch is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for south Africa powerhouse Orlando Pirates and the South Africa senior national team.

THEMBINKOSI LORCH

He has an estimated net worth of $500,000 and a market value of about $1million.  

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9. THEMBA ZWANE

Estimated Net Worth: $500,000

Themba Zwane is a professional South African player who plays with local League side Mamelodi Sundowns as an attacking midfielder.

THEMBA ZWANE

He has a net worth of $500,000 and a market value of $1.6 million.

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8. INNOCENT IMAELA 

Estimated Net Worth: $680,000

Innocent Imaela is a left-back player for local league side Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team.

INNOCENT IMAELA

He is one of the wealthiest South African players with a net worth estimated at $680,000 and a $1.2 million market value.  

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7. KERMIT ERASMUS

Estimated Net Worth : $950,000

Erasmus is a South African professional football player who plays for premier soccer league side Mamelodi Sundowns.

KERMIT ERASMUS

He plays as a striker and occasionally as a winger. He has a net worth of $950,000 and a market value of $605,000.

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6. ITUMELENG KHUNE

Estimated Net Worth: $1.4 million

Khuneis a south Africa Goalkeeper who plays for Kaizer Chiefs in the south Africa Premier Soccer League. He is also the first choice goalie of the Bafana Bafana.

Itumeleng shot to fame when he saved three penalties against Mamelodi Sundowns in the Telkom Knockout final on December 1 2007.

ITUMELENG KHUNE

He is also known for saving a David villa penalty in 2010. He has a net worth of $1.4 million and a market value of $937,000.

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5. LUTHER SINGH

Estimated Net Worth: $2 million

Luther Singh is a professional South African who plays as a striker Portuguese side, F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

His net worth is estimated at $2 million, while he is valued at $2.50 million.

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4. PERCY TAU

Estimated Net worth: $2 million

Born May 13 1994, Percy Tau is a South African forward and plays for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion.

Starting his career on local soil, Percy was a recipient of many awards before moving to foreign soil.

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

His net worth is estimated at $2million with a Market value of $5.4 million.  

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3. DEAN FURMAN

Estimated Net Worth: $3 million

Since his debut, Dean has been a regular face in the South Africa team. He currently plays as a midfielder for League Two side Carlisle United.

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

He is one of the wealthiest active South African players with an estimated network of $3 million and a transfer value of $634,950.

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2. KAMOHELO MOKOTJO

Estimated Net Worth: $3 million

Mokotjo first came to prominence when he played for Dutch side F.C. Twente. He presently plays with F.C. Cincinnati as a defensive midfielder.

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

With an estimated net worth of $3 million and a $1.4 million market value, he is one of the wealthiest and most valued South African players.  

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1. BONGANI ZUNGU

Estimated Net Worth: $4 million

An active member of the South Africa national team, Bongani Zungu, 28, plays as a midfielder for the national team.

He also plays for Scottish club Rangers F.C on loan from Ligue 1 side Amiens.

Top 10 Richest South African Footballers

The richest South African on this list, his net worth is valued At $4 million while commanding a market value of $1.45 million.

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You know who the top 10 richest South African footballers are now, right?          

This article was most recently revised and updated 3 years ago

Greg is a Sports content writer. He has many years of experience in Sports Writing. He was a writer for Opera News and is Editor-in-Chief at GoalBall.