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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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