Top 20 richest soccer players in South Africa 2025 and their net worth
The richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025 have earned millions through their careers, thanks to their excellent skills. Their legacies on the field have inspired many generations. Most of the highest-paid soccer players in South Africa play or have played in the PSL.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025
- 20. Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) - $100,000
- 19. Sipho Mbule (Sekhukhune United) - $100,000
- 18. Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $200,000
- 17. Mosa Lebusa (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $280,000
- 16. Lehlohonolo Majoro (last team AmaZulu) - $300,000
- 15. Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $380,000
- 14. Oupa Manyisa (last team- Platinum City Rovers) - $500,000
- 13. Bernard Parker (TS Galaxy) - $1.08 million
- 12. Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $2 million
- 11. Kermit Erasmus (Casric Stars) - $3 million
- 10. Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates) - $3 million
- 9. Dean Furman (Warrington Rylands 1906) - $3 million
- 8. Itumeleng Khune (Last team Kaizer Chiefs) - $4 million
- 7. Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) - $4 million
- 6. Sibusiso Vilakazi (Last team Sekhukhune United) - $5 million
- 5. Khama Billiat (Scottland FC) - $5 million
- 4. Siphiwe Tshabalala (last team AmaZulu) - $5 million
- 3. Anthony Laffor (Last team Chippa United) - $5 million
- 2. Thembinkosi Lorch (Wydad AC ) - $5 million
- 1. Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy) - $5 million
- Who are the richest footballers in the world in 2025?
- What is Kaizer Motaung's net worth?
- Who is the richest soccer player in South Africa?
- Who are the richest soccer club owners in South Africa?
- Which are the top 5 richest clubs in South Africa?
- Who is the highest-paid PSL player in South Africa?
- Who is the highest-paid player in the Sundowns in 2025?
Key takeaways
- Most of the richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025 have had successful international and local football careers.
- Some are still active players, while others have transitioned into coaching.
- Most of SA's highest-paid soccer players are from the country's wealthiest clubs.
Richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025
| Rank | Name | Net worth | Current team |
| 1 | Keagan Dolly | $5 million | TS Galaxy |
| 2 | Thembinkosi Lorch | $5 million | Wydad AC |
| 3 | Anthony Laffor | $5 million | Last team Chippa United |
| 4 | Siphiwe Tshabalala | $5 million | Last team AmaZulu |
| 5 | Khama Billiat | $5 million | Scottland FC |
| 6 | Sibusiso Vilakazi | $5 million | Last team Sekhukhune United |
| 7 | Bongani Zungu | $4 million | Amazulu |
| 8 | Itumeleng Khune | $4 million | Last team Kaizer Chiefs |
| 9 | Dean Furman | $3 million | Warrington Rylands 1906 |
| 10 | Innocent Maela | $3 million | Orlando Pirates |
| 11 | Kermit Erasmus | $3 million | Casric Stars |
| 12 | Themba Zwane | $2 million | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 13 | Bernard Parker | $1.08 million | TS Galaxy |
| 14 | Oupa Manyisa | $500,000 | Last team Platinum City Rovers |
| 15 | Thapelo Morena | $380,000 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 16 | Lehlohonolo Majoro | $300,000 | Last team AmaZulu |
| 17 | Mosa Lebusa | $280,000 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
The most affluent footballers in Mzansi are men because the sport is generally male-dominated. These stars' net worth is calculated based on numerous social factors. Hence, the quoted figures can only be used for guidance for anyone who would love to estimate their wealth. Note that the list may exclude affluent players whose estimated net worth is not known publicly.
20. Yusuf Maart (Kaizer Chiefs) - $100,000
- Full name: Moegamat Yusuf Maart
- Born: 17 July 1995
- Age: 29 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Western Cape, South Africa
Yusuf Maart's monthly salary at Kaizer Chiefs is reportedly R300,000. He was scouted by Orlando Pirates in 2016 but made his first team debut on 12 March 2017. Yusuf Maart also played for Cape Umoya United and Sekhukhune United before signing with Kaizer Chiefs in 2022. There are unconfirmed reports that his net worth is about $100,000.
19. Sipho Mbule (Sekhukhune United) - $100,000
- Full name: Sipho Percevale Mbule
- Born: 22 March 1998
- Age: 26 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Bethlehem, South Africa
Sipho Percevale Mbule plays as a central midfielder for Sekhukhune United on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. He made his senior debut for SuperSport United in August 2017. Sipho Mbule has trained with the SA's under-17 national team and played for the country in the under-20, under-23, and senior international teams. His net worth is estimated at $100,000.
18. Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $200,000
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- Full name: Ronwen Hayden Williams
- Born: 21 January 1992
- Age: 33 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Ronwen Williams plays as a goalkeeper for the Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns and captains the South Africa national team. He played his first match for South Africa in 2014 in a friendly game against Brazil and is among the highest-paid footballers in the country today. Ronwen Williams' net worth is estimated to be approximately $200,000.
17. Mosa Lebusa (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $280,000
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- Full name: Mosa Lebusa
- Born: 10 October 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Welkom, South Africa
Lebusa is among the top 20 richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025. He trained at Ajax Cape Town. The multi-talented footballer joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018. Mosa Lebusa comfortably plays centre-back or left-back. He has been capped for Bafana Bafana six times. Lebusa is reported to be earning R300,000 per month. His estimated net worth is $280,000.
16. Lehlohonolo Majoro (last team AmaZulu) - $300,000
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- Full name: Lehlohonolo Majoro
- Born: 19 August 1986
- Age: 38 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Ladybrand, South Africa
Lehlohonolo Majoro was a forward for the South African national team and several Premier Soccer League clubs. He left AmaZulu Football Club after the 2022-23 season at the age of 36. Majoro is among the richest soccer players in South Africa today. Lehlohonolo Majoro's net worth is estimated to be approximately $300,000.
15. Thapelo Morena (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $380,000
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- Full name: Thapelo James Morena
- Born: 6 August 1993
- Age: 31 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Randfontein, South Africa
Thapelo Morena is a South African defender and midfielder at Mamelodi Sundowns. He joined the club in 2016 from Bloemfontein Celtic, where he launched his pro career in 2013. Thapelo Morena's net worth is estimated to be $300,000. He is one of the highest-paid players at Sundowns.
14. Oupa Manyisa (last team- Platinum City Rovers) - $500,000
- Full name: Oupa Manyisa
- Born: 30 July 1988
- Age: 36 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Mohlakeng, Randfontein, South Africa
The former Mamelodi Sundowns FC's central midfielder is currently not signed with any club. The last time Manyisa played was for Platinum City Rovers from 2021 to 2023. His monthly salary was R250,000 at Mamelodi, and he drives a Volkswagen and a BMW. Oupa Manyisa's net worth is estimated to be $500,000.
13. Bernard Parker (TS Galaxy) - $1.08 million
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- Full name: Bernard Parker
- Born: 16 March 1986
- Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Boksburg, South Africa
Bernard Parker's salary is around R300,000 per month. He signed a three-year contract of R10.8 million, exclusive of bonuses, with Kaizer Chiefs in 2015. He bought a house for his mum before purchasing one for his family. Bernard Parker drives a Range Rover Evoque and his net worth is estimated to be $1.08 million.
12. Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) - $2 million
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- Full name: Themba Zwane
- Born: 3 August 1989
- Age: 35 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Tembisa, South Africa
Themba Zwane is a midfielder for South Africa and Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns. He is among the best players of all time in the PSL era. Themba Zwane's net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million.
11. Kermit Erasmus (Casric Stars) - $3 million
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- Full name: Kermit Romeo Erasmus
- Born: 8 July 1990
- Age: 34 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Kermit Erasmus is a professional footballer who plays for the South African National team and for the Motsepe Foundation League club Casric Stars. He made his debut in 2007 with Supersport United. Kermit Erasmus' net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.
10. Innocent Maela (Orlando Pirates) - $3 million
- Full name: Innocent Maela
- Born: 14 August 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Witbank, South Africa
Innocent Maela plays as a defender for Orlando Pirates and the South Africa national team. He is among the top 10 richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025. During his football career, he has managed to play for teams such as Witbank Spurs, T. Royal Zulu and Richards Bay. Innocent Maela's net worth is estimated at $3 million.
9. Dean Furman (Warrington Rylands 1906) - $3 million
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- Full name: Dean Furman
- Born: 22 June 1988
- Age: 36 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
Dean Furman is among the richest footballers in Africa. He plays as a midfielder for the English side Warrington Rylands 1906. Previously, he has played for football clubs such as Rangers, Bradford City, Oldham Athletic and SuperSport United. Dean Furman's net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.
8. Itumeleng Khune (Last team Kaizer Chiefs) - $4 million
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- Full name: Itumeleng Isaac Khune
- Born: 20 June 1987
- Age: 37 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Ventersdorp, South Africa
Goalkeeper Itumeleng joined Kaizer Chiefs on 1 July 2004. Itumeleng Khune's salary at Kaizer Chiefs was R450,000 - R480,000 (about $29,200) monthly. He is among the richest soccer players in South Africa. The player owns a house in Johannesburg and drives several luxury cars, from Mercedes Benz to Toyota. Itumeleng Khune's net worth is estimated to be approximately $4 m.
7. Bongani Zungu (Amazulu) - $4 million
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- Full name: Bongani Zungu
- Born: 9 October 1992
- Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Duduza, South Africa
Bongani Zungu is one of the top ten richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025. He is signed with Amazulu, and formerly Mamelodi Sundowns. He also plays for the South African national team as a midfielder. Bongani made his career debut as a student at the University of Pretoria in 2012. Bongani Zungu's net worth is alleged to be $4 million.
6. Sibusiso Vilakazi (Last team Sekhukhune United) - $5 million
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- Full name: Sibusiso Vilakazi
- Born: 29 December 1989
- Age: 35 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Soweto, South Africa
Sibusiso is among the top 10 richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025. He currently plays for TS Galaxy as an attacking midfielder. He has won the Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season awards. Sibusiso Vilakazi's net worth is estimated at $5 million.
5. Khama Billiat (Scottland FC) - $5 million
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- Full name: Khama Billiat
- Born: 19 August 1990
- Age: 34 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Harare, Zimbabwe
Khama is among the top 5 richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025 and the richest football player in South Africa to hail from Zimbabwe. The star has a permanent residence permit in South Africa.
He currently plays for Scottland FC after joining from Kaizer Chiefs, where he was a forward-second striker. Khama Billiat's net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
4. Siphiwe Tshabalala (last team AmaZulu) - $5 million
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- Full name: Lawrence Siphiwe Tshabalala
- Born: 25 September 1984
- Age: 40 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Soweto, South Africa
Siphiwe does not have a club now but plays for the South African National team as a winger and attacking midfielder. Tshabalala and Cesc Fàbregas were among the first athletes to wear the brand-new Nike CTR360 Maestri sneakers. Siphiwe Tshabalala's net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million. His last team was with AmaZulu in 2021.
3. Anthony Laffor (Last team Chippa United) - $5 million
- Full name: Anthony Snoti Laffor
- Born: 17 February 1985
- Age: 40 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Monrovia, Liberia
Anthony Laffor played as a forward-right winger for Mamelodi Sundowns FC until December 2020. He joined Chippa United in March 2021. Laffor reportedly earned R380,000 per month at Mamelodi. He is the highest-paid soccer player in South Africa among all players Mzansi clubs have hired from Liberia. Anthony Laffor's net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
2. Thembinkosi Lorch (Wydad AC ) - $5 million
- Full name: Thembinkosi Nyoso Lorch
- Born: 22 July 1993
- Age: 31 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa
Thembinkosi Lorch is a football player who plays for the South Africa national team and Wydad AC on loan from Mamelodi Sundowns. In 2019, he was named the South African Player of the Season. Thembinkosi Lorch's net worth is estimated to be approximately $5 million.
1. Keagan Dolly (TS Galaxy) - $5 million
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- Full name: Keagan Larenzo Dolly
- Born: 22 January 1993
- Age: 32 years (as of April 2025)
- Place of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa
Keagan Dolly's senior career started in 2012 at Ajax and he is currently signed with the TS Galaxy. He later joined Mamelodi Sundowns and then went to Montpellier HSC in France. Lorenzo joined the Kaizer Chiefs in July 2021. His monthly salary is alleged to be R1.45 million making him one of the highest-paid players in the team. Keagan Dolly's net worth is alleged to be $5 million.
Who are the richest footballers in the world in 2025?
Faiq Bolkiah, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi are among the wealthiest footballers in the world in 2025.
What is Kaizer Motaung's net worth?
The business mogul is among the wealthiest club owners in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Kaizer Motaung is worth $60 million.
Who is the richest soccer player in South Africa?
Keagan Dolly is reportedly the highest-paid and richest soccer player in 2025. He earns an alleged monthly salary of R1.45 million. He currently plays for TS Galaxy.
Who are the richest soccer club owners in South Africa?
The richest soccer club owners in South Africa are Johann Rupert (Stellenbosch FC), Patrice Motsepe (Mamelodi Sundowns), and Irvin Khoza (Orlando Pirates).
Which are the top 5 richest clubs in South Africa?
The richest football clubs are Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Supersport United Read, and AmaZulu.
Who is the highest-paid PSL player in South Africa?
Serbian player Samir Nurković is arguably the highest-paid PSL player in 2025. He reportedly earned R930,000 monthly at TS Galaxy.
Who is the highest-paid player in the Sundowns in 2025?
The highest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns player is Lucas Ribeiro with an estimated salary of R700,000 to R1,000,000.
Most of the richest soccer players in South Africa in 2025 are from Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs clubs. Since the two are among the wealthiest clubs in the Premier Soccer League, their players earn generous salaries.
Briefly.co.za recently published a list of the highest-paid players in Orlando Pirates. Orlando Pirates, which has been around since 1937, is arguably one of the most successful clubs in the South African Premier League.
Orlando Pirates club is also one of two South African clubs to have won the CAF Champions League. The team plays its home matches at the Orlando Stadium, which has a seating capacity of over 40,000.
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