Kaizer Chiefs' salary list: Who are the highest and lowest-paid players?
Kaizer Chiefs, nicknamed AmaKhosi, is one of the most successful clubs in South African football history. The team has won twelve League Championship titles, thirteen League Cup titles, fourteen National Cup titles, and fifteen Top 8 titles (the most by any team in SA) so far. The Kaizer Chiefs' salary list will give you a rough idea of how much AmaKhosi pays its players.
Source: UGC
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Key takeaways
- Kaizer Chiefs has one of the highest pay packages in the PSL. Their salaries range from R480,000 to as low as R20,000.
- Thabo Cele is the highest-paid player, earning R480,000.
- Wandile Duba is the lowest-paid player at R20,000.
- Their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, was the PSL's highest-paid coach before leaving the club in October 2025.
Kaizer Chiefs' players' salary list 2025 in rands
In compiling this list, we gathered figures from social media reports, fan accounts, and other fan platforms like YouTube and TikTok. The AmaKhosi do not publicize player salaries in their financial disclosures. Therefore, the salaries on this list are mostly estimates.
Ranking | Soccer player | Salary per month (estimates) |
1. | Thabo Cele | R480,000 |
2. | Gaston Sirino | R400,000 |
3. | Zitha Macheke | R370,000 |
4. | Ashley Du Preez | R300,000 |
5. | Reeve Frosler | R150,000 |
6. | Dillan Solomons | R120,000 |
7. | Pule Mmodi | R120,000 - R180,000 |
8. | George Matlou | R100,000 |
9. | Mfundo Vilakazi | R100,000 |
10. | Bradley Cross | R70,000 |
Kaizer Chiefs' salary per month for players depends on the club's income, the position one plays on the pitch, the image a player brings, age, and performance record, among other factors. So, how much do Chiefs' players get paid?
1. Thabo Cele - (R480,000)
- Full name: Thabo Cele
- Date of birth: 15 January 1997
- Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: KwaMashu, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
The midfielder recently signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the club on 27th January 2025. According to social media reports, he is the highest-paid player in Kaizer Chiefs in 2025, raking in a whopping R480,000 a month.
2. Gaston Sirino (R400,000)
- Full name: Leandro Gastón Sirino Rodríguez
- Date of birth: 22 February 1991
- Age: 34 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
Gaston Sirino is one of AmaKhosi's best players. The Uruguayan joined the Chiefs from Mamelodi Sundowns in 2024. Unverified social media reports claim that Sirino's salary at Kaizer Chiefs is R372,000 per month.
3. Zitha Macheke (R370,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Alton Zitha Kwinika
- Date of birth: 4 January 1994
- Age: 30 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Defender
Zitha is among the top 10 highest-paid players at Kaizer Chiefs in 2025, with an estimated salary of R370,000 per month. The South African defender debuted his career at AmaKhosi and was promoted to their first team in 2014. At the end of the 2021/22 season, Zitha Kwinika was named the Players' Player of the Year.
4. Ashley Du Preez (R300,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Ashley Du Preez
- Date of birth: 16 July 1997
- Age: 27 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Forward
South African soccer player Ashley Du Preez is a force to be reckoned with on the pitch. He joined Kaizer Chiefs in the winter transfer window of 2022. The AmaKhosi star hasn't disclosed his salary, but reports suggest Du Preez's salary at the Chiefs is around R290,000 monthly.
5. Reeve Frosler (R150,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Reeve Peter Frosler
- Date of birth: 1 January 1998
- Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Gqeberha, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Defender
Reeve Frosler's salary is estimated to be R150,000 a month. He began his football journey at a young age, showcasing exceptional talent that caught the attention of scouts. Frosler played for Bidvest Wits before signing a pre-contract with Kaizer Chiefs ahead of the 2018/2019 season.
6. Dillan Solomons (R120,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Dillan Solomons
- Date of birth: 30 May 1996
- Age: 28 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Steenberg, Cape Town, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Defender
The Kaizer Chiefs star's monthly salary is estimated at R120,000. However, you must note that this estimate is mainly drawn from multiple online sources, but there are no official reports from the club or his agent. As a young player, he also participated in athletics, namely sprints, long jump, and triple jump.
Dillan played for Milano United, Royal Eagles, Stellenbosch, All Stars, and Moroka Swallows before joining AmaKhosi in 2022.
7. Pule Mmodi (R120,000-180,000)
- Full name: Paul Mmodi
- Date of birth: 22 February 1993
- Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Theunissen, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder/ winger
Paul Mmodi plays as a midfielder and winger for Kaizer Chiefs in the PSL. He joined Kaizer in 2023 from Lamontville Golden Arrows. The 30-year-old is said to have been offered a R200,000 salary by rivals, Orlando Pirates. However, he turned it down for a lower pay package to play for the AmaKhosi.
8. George Matlou (R100,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Lehlogonolo George Matlou
- Date of birth: 12 July 1998
- Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Soweto, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
Matlou earns around R100,000 monthly, making him one of Kaizer Chiefs' highest-paid players. The midfielder played at Orlando Pirates' U14 level before joining Bidvest Wits' U15 team in 2013. Kaizer Chiefs bought George Matlou in the summer of 2022.
9. Mfundo Vilakazi (R100,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mfundo Obrigado Vilakazi
- Date of birth: 19 November 2005
- Age: 18 years (as of October 2024)
- Place of birth: Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Attacking midfielder
Mfundo Vilakazi's salary at Kaizer Chiefs is around R100,000 monthly. His rise from a young talent in Mpumalanga to a key player for AmaKhosi is a remarkable story of hard work. Mfundo Vilakazi honed his skills in local youth teams before joining the Kaizer Chiefs youth academy in 2015 and making his professional debut for the club in 2023.
10. Bradley Cross (R70,000)
- Full name: Bradley Paul Cross
- Date of birth: January 2001
- Age: 24 years (as of October 2025)
- Place of birth: Kempton Park, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Defender
Bradley Cross plays as a left back for Kaizer Chiefs. He has played for top-flight teams like Schalke 04 and Newcastle. According to Salarysport, the defender earns £758 per week at Kaizer.
Who is the lowest-paid player in Kaizer Chiefs?
The gap between the team's top earner and the lowest-paid player might surprise you. Here is a list of Kaizer Chiefs' lowest-paid players in 2025:
Ranking | Soccer player | Salary per month (estimates) |
1. | Happy Mashiane | R32,000 |
2. | Mduduzi Shabalala | R30,000 - R40,000 |
3. | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo | R35,000 |
4. | Wandile Duba | R20,000 |
Most players who earn low wages are young and new to the club. Also, other factors known to the club significantly influence their wages. Below are the lowest-paid players in Kaizer Chiefs:
1. Happy Mashiane (R32,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Happy Mashiane
- Date of birth: 1 January 1998
- Age: 27 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
South African midfielder Happy Mashiane debuted as a member of the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Academy in 2015. He then joined the Tembisa Black Pirates of the PSL.
After that, the Future Through Football Academy scouted and recruited the player before he rejoined Kaizer Chiefs in 2020. Reports say AmaKhosi pays Mashiane approximately R32,000 per month.
2. Mduduzi Shabalala (R30,000 - R40,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Mduduzi "Mdu" Shabalala
- Date of birth: 20 January 2004
- Age: 21 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
The player grew up as an Orlando Pirates supporter and acquired his training at the Lenasia Football Academy. Mduduzi Shabalala joined the Pirates' rivals, Kaizer Chiefs, in 2022 at age 18 and was called "a standout player" during the winter part of the 2022-23 South African Premier Division.
Mduduzi Shabalala is rumoured to earn around R30,000 - 40,000 per month. However, there aren't any official reports on the player's salary.
3. Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (R35,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Nkosingiphile Nhlakanipho Ngcobo
- Date of birth: 16 November 1999
- Age: 25 years (as of October 2025)
- Place of birth: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo's monthly salary is around R35,000. Ngcobo is among the top 10 lowest-paid players at Kaizer Chiefs in 2025. Fans have nicknamed him Mshini or the Kasi-Boy. Ngcobo played in the 2016 COSAFA U-20 Cup, the 2017 COSAFA U-20 Cup, and later the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He was named to the CAF Best XI in 2019.
4. Wandile Duba (R20,000)
Source: UGC
- Full name: Wandile Duba
- Date of birth: 27 June 2004
- Age: 21 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Lenasia, South Africa
- Current team: Kaizer Chiefs FC
- Playing position: Midfielder
- Playing position: Midfielder
According to Sortitoutsi.net, Duba earns £870 (around R20,000) while playing for Kaizer Chiefs. Compared to teammates mentioned in this article, this young midfielder can be considered the lowest-paid player in Kaizer Chiefs. Wandile Duba has excellent technical skills, physicality, and tactical awareness.
Which player is the highest paid in the PSL in 2025?
Keagan Dolly is South Africa's highest-paid player, earning R1.45 million playing for TS Galaxy. He made the move to the side from Kaizer Chiefs.
Who is the highest-paid player at the Chiefs?
According to this list, Kaizer Chiefs' highest-paid player is Thabo Cele, earning around R480,000 per month.
What is the latest Kaizer Chiefs news?
Recently, the Chiefs parted ways with their head coach, Nasreddine Nabi, following a mutual agreement between the coach and the management. The club tweeted about the decision on 10 October 2025. The statement read;
Kaizer Chiefs FC and Head Coach Nasreddine Nabi hereby confirm that, following constructive engagements, they have mutually agreed to conclude their professional relationship on an amicable basis.
The club announced coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze will take charge for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Kaizer Chiefs started their 2025-26 Premier Soccer League campaign without Nasreddine, who had left for his native country, Tunisia, to attend to a family emergency.
In his absence, the club was under his assistants Cedric and Khalil, who began by winning all the opening four PSL games without conceding a goal. On Nabi's return, Amakhosi drew 0-0 with Mamelodi Sundowns before falling to Sekhukhune United 3-1.
The above Kaizer Chiefs salary list is not official, but it estimates how much the club rewards its players. The AmaKhosi is known for offering lucrative contracts and attracting some of the best talents in South Africa.
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