Sundowns' players salaries for 2025: Top 20 highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns is a top-tier South African football team based in Pretoria. The Sundowns are among the highest-paying football clubs in the country. Below is the Mamelodi Sundowns' salary list for 2025, including the highest-paid stars in the squad.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Sundowns' players salaries for 2025
- 20 Jayden Adams - R100,000 - 200,000
- 19. Rivaldo Coetzee - R200,000
- 18. Arthur Sales - R200,000 to R300,000
- 17. Grant Kekana - R200,000 to R300,000
- 16. Lucas Suarez - R200,000 to R400,000
- 15. Khuliso Mudau - R200,000 to R400,000
- 14. Iqraam Rayners - R200,000 - R500,000
- 13. Mothobi Mvala - R250,000
- 12. Themba Zwane - R250,000 to R500,000
- 11. Aubrey Modiba - R290,000
- 10. Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
- 9. Teboho Mokoena - R300,000 to R500,000
- 8. Sipho Mbule - R350,000
- 7. Keanu Cupido - R350,000 to R570,000
- 6. Peter Shalulile - R400,000
- 5. Thapelo Morena - R400,000
- 4. Marcelo Allende - R430,000
- 3. Denis Onyango - R450,000
- 2. Ronwen Williams - R500,000
- 1. Lucas Ribeiro - R700,000 - R1,000,000
- Who is the highest-paid player in Sundowns 2025?
- Who is the highest-paid player in 2025?
- Who is the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs 2025?
- How much is Steve Komphela's salary at Sundowns?
- What is Rhulani Mokwena's salary at Sundowns?
- How much is Andile Jali's salary at Sundowns?
- How much is Neo Malema's monthly salary at Sundowns?
- How much per month is Percy Tau's salary from Sundowns?
- Who owns Sundowns FC?
- How much does Mamelodi Sundown's head coach make?
Key takeaways
- The highest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns player is Lucas Ribeiro with an estimated salary of R700,000 to R1,000,000.
- The lowest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns player in the list is Jayden Adams with a salary of around R100,000 to R200,000.
- Mamelodi Sundowns is owned by South African billionaire businessman, Patrice Motsepe. He also serves as the manager of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Sundowns' players salaries for 2025
Mamelodi Sundowns' player's salaries per month vary depending on experience, contribution to the team, and negotiation skills.
Below is a list of some of the highest-paid players at Mamelodi Sundowns. The list has been compiled from various web sources, such as the Newshub360, AiScore, and TheSoccer.
| Rank | Name | Monthly salary |
| 1 | Lucas Ribeiro | R700,000 - R1,000,000 |
| 2 | Ronwen Williams | R500,000 |
| 3 | Denis Onyango | R450,000 |
| 4 | Marcelo Allende | R430,000 |
| 5 | Thapelo Morena | R400,000 |
| 6 | Peter Shalulile | R400,000 |
| 7 | Keanu Cupido | R350,000 - R570,000 |
| 8 | Sipho Mbule | R350,000 |
| 9 | Teboho Mokoena | R350,000 -R500,00 |
| 10 | Mosa Lebusa | R300,000 |
| 11 | Aubrey Modiba | R290,000 |
| 12 | Themba Zwane | R300,000 to R500,000 |
| 13 | Mothobi Mvala | R250,000 |
| 14 | Iqraam Rayners | R200,000 to R500,000 |
| 15 | Khuliso Mudau | R200,000 to R400,000 |
| 16 | Lucas Suarez | R200,000 to R400,000 |
| 17 | Grant Kekana | R200,000 - R300,000 |
| 18 | Arthur Sales | R200,000 - R300,000 |
| 19 | Rivaldo Coetzee | R200,000 |
| 20 | Jayden Adams | R100, 000 - R200,000 |
Mamelodi Sundowns FC recruits experienced players from across the world. This Mamelodi Sundowns' players' salaries list includes their monthly salaries and bonuses. Here is a breakdown of their profiles.
20 Jayden Adams - R100,000 - 200,000
- Full name: Jayden Oswin Adams
- Date of birth: 5 May 2001
- Age: 24 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- Position: Attacking Midfield
Jayden Adams recently arrived at Chloorkop from the Stellies after penning a deal that will see him remain at Sundowns at least until June of 2028. He is a young promising midfielder who also plays for the South African national team. We can guesstimate his salary to be in the region of R100,000 to R200,000.
19. Rivaldo Coetzee - R200,000
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- Full name: Rivaldo Roberto Genino Coetzee
- Date of birth: 16 October 1996
- Age: 29 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Kakamas, South Africa
- Position: Defender/ central midfielder
Rivaldo Coetzee is a South African professional player, defender, and central midfielder. He also plays for the South African national team.
Rivaldo made his professional debut at Ajax Cape Town. In 2016, he was part of the Bafana Bafana squad in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Rivaldo Coetzee's monthly salary is estimated to be R200,000.
18. Arthur Sales - R200,000 to R300,000
- Full name: Arthur de Oliveira Sales
- Date of birth: 3 July 2002
- Age: 23 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: São Gabriel da Palha, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil
- Position: Centre-Forward
Arthur Sales joined the Sundowns in July 2024 for a record transfer fee of R63 million from Belgian Side, Lomel.
Despite a shaky start, Sales has cemented his place in the Mamelodi Sundowns squad. Although information on Sales' salary is scanty and unreliable, we can estimate his salary to be between R200,000 and R300,000.
17. Grant Kekana - R200,000 to R300,000
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- Full name: Grant Kekana
- Date of birth: 31 October 1992
- Age: 33 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Polokwane, South Africa
- Position: Defender/ Centre-back
Grant Kekana is a South African Centre-back who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns. Kekana joined Mamelodi Sundowns from their rivals, SuperSport United in July 2021. We can estimate Grant Kekana's monthly salary to be between R200,000 and R300,000.
16. Lucas Suarez - R200,000 to R400,000
- Full name: Lucas Matías Suárez Scalarea
- Date of birth: 17 March 1995
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Río Cuarto, Argentina
- Position: Defender/ left-back
Lucas Suarez is an Argentine player who came on loan from Estudiantes de Río Cuarto. Before Mamelodi, he was on loan at another Argentine side, Talleres.
He earned around R380,000 monthly while at Talleres. Therefore, we can estimate his net worth to be in the region of R200,000 to R400,000.
15. Khuliso Mudau - R200,000 to R400,000
- Full name: Khuliso Johnson Mudau
- Date of birth: 26 April 1995
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Musina, South Africa
- Position: Defender/ right-back
Khuliso Mudau is a right-back who plays for the South African PSL side, Mamelodi Sundowns, and the South African national team.
Currently regarded as one of the best right-backs, Khuliso signed for the Mamelodi Sundowns in October 2020 on a five-year contract. Khuliso Mudau's monthly salary is estimated to be between R200,000 and R400,000.
14. Iqraam Rayners - R200,000 - R500,000
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- Full name: Iqraam Rayners
- Date of birth: 19 December 1995
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- Position: Forward
Highly regarded as one of South Africa's best attackers, Iqram Rayners plays as a forward for the Mamelodi Sundowns and the Bafana Bafana. He joined the Brazilians in 2024 from Stellenbosch.
The Sundowns do not typically disclose player salaries. However, from our research, we can guesstimate Iqraam Rayners' salary to be around R200,000 to R500,000.
13. Mothobi Mvala - R250,000
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- Full name: Mothobi Mvala
- Date of birth: 14 June 1994
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Theunissen, South Africa
- Position: Centre-back
Mothobi Mvala is a South African football central defender for Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African national team. Mvala got his big break at Highlands Park and was part of the 2016 Rio Olympics squad. Mothobi Mvala's Sundowns' salary is guesstimated to be R250,000.
12. Themba Zwane - R250,000 to R500,000
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- Full name: Themba Zwane
- Date of birth: 3 August 1989
- Age: 36 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Tembisa, South Africa
- Position: Attacking midfielder
Themba Zwane is a South African professional football player and attacking midfielder for the Sundowns and the national team. Themba Zwane's salary at Sundowns is alleged to be R250,000 to R500,000 per month.
11. Aubrey Modiba - R290,000
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- Full name: Aubrey Maphosa Modiba
- Date of birth: 23 July 1995
- Age: 30 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Polokwane, Limpopo
- Position: Left winger
Aubrey Modiba is a South African footballer who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns as a left winger. Some of his career highs include representing the South African national team at the Rio De Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics. Aubrey Modiba's salary at Sundowns is rumoured to be around R290,000 per month.
10. Mosa Lebusa - R300,000
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- Full name: Mosa Lebusa
- Date of birth: 10 October 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Welkom, South Africa
- Position: Centre-back, Left-back
Mosa Lebusa is a South African footballer, centre-back and left-back for Mamelodi Sundowns. He had his youth career at Dinonyana FC and Ajax Cape Town. He later made his senior career debut in 2012 at Ajax Cape Town.
Mosa Lebusa joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018. He is now a regular in the starting XI. Mosa Lebusa's monthly salary is guesstimated to be R300,000.
9. Teboho Mokoena - R300,000 to R500,000
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- Full name: Teboho Mokoena
- Date of birth: 24 January 1997
- Age: 28 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Bethlehem, South Africa
- Position: Midfielder
Teboho Mokoena is recognized for his proficiency as a midfielder and has proudly represented South Africa in various international competitions.
His notable skills on the field have garnered attention. On 27 January 2022, he officially joined Mamelodi Sundowns during the January transfer window. Teboho Mokoena's salary is alleged to range between R300k and R500k.
8. Sipho Mbule - R350,000
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- Full name: Sipho Percevale Mbule
- Date of birth: 22 March 1998
- Age: 26 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Bethlehem, South Africa
- Position: Central midfielder
Sipho Mbule is a dynamic professional South African football player and a central midfielder for Mamelodi Sundowns. He began his youth career at Harmony Sports Academy before joining SuperSport United in 2017. Mbule joined Mamelodi Sundowns in 2022. Sipho Mbule's Sundowns' salary is currently guesstimated at R350,000.
7. Keanu Cupido - R350,000 to R570,000
- Full name: Keanu Gregory Cupido
- Date of birth: 15 January 1998
- Age: 27 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Soweto, South Africa
- Position: Defender/ Centre-back
Keanu Cupido is a South African defender who plays for the Bafana Bafana and recently joined the Sundowns from Cape Town City FC before the close of the January 2025 transfer window.
There is very little detail on Keanu's salary package at the Sundowns. However, we can guesstimate his salary to be around R350,000 to R500,000.
6. Peter Shalulile - R400,000
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- Full name: Peter Shalulile
- Date of birth: 23 October 1993
- Age: 31 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Windhoek, Namibia
- Position: Striker
Peter Shalulile is a Namibian professional footballer and striker at Mamelodi Sundowns. He also plays for the Namibian national team.
Shalulile made his career debut in 2011 at Tura Magic and later transferred to Highlands Park in 2015. Currently, Peter Shalulile's salary is guesstimated to be R400,000 every month.
5. Thapelo Morena - R400,000
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- Full name: Thapelo James Morena
- Date of birth: 6 August 1993
- Age: 31 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Randfontein, South Africa
- Position: Defender and midfielder
Thapelo Morena is a South African professional footballer, defender and midfielder at Mamelodi Sundowns. He joined the club in 2016 from Bloemfontein Celtic, where he launched his professional career in 2013. Thapelo Morena's monthly salary is guesstimated to be R400,000. He is one of the highest-paid players at Sundowns in 2024.
4. Marcelo Allende - R430,000
- Full name: Marcelo Iván Allende Bravo
- Date of birth: 7 April 2002
- Age: 22 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Pudahuel, Santiago, Chile
- Position: Attacking midfielder
Marcelo Allende is a Chilean-born attacking midfielder for the Sundowns and the Chile national team. He was the captain of the Chile team during the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Marcelo is regarded as one of the top youth prospects in Chile. Marcelo Allende earns a salary of R430,000 per month.
3. Denis Onyango - R450,000
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- Full name: Denis Masinde Onyango
- Date of birth: 15 May 1985
- Age: 39 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Kampala, Uganda
- Position: Goalkeeper
Denis Masinde Onyango is a Ugandan-born professional player and goalkeeper for the Sundowns. He joined the club in 2014. He was previously affiliated with Bidvest Wits FC, Mpumalanga Black Aces, SuperSport United, Saint George and Villa FC.
Onyango also represented Uganda during the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations and captained the team until his retirement in 2021. Denis Onyango earns an alleged R450,000 monthly salary.
2. Ronwen Williams - R500,000
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- Full name: Ronwen Hayden Williams
- Date of birth: 21 January 1992
- Age: 32 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Port Elizabeth, South Africa
- Position: Goalkeeper
Ronwen Williams is a professional South African footballer and goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns. He is also the captain of the South African national team.
Williams joined his team in 2022 after a twelve-year stint at SuperSport United. His professional career spans over 12 years. Ronwen Williams's monthly salary is guesstimated to be R500,000.
1. Lucas Ribeiro - R700,000 - R1,000,000
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- Full name: Lucas Willaim Ribeiro Costa
- Date of birth: 9 October 1998
- Age: 27 years (as of 2025)
- Place of birth: Santa Helena, State of Maranhão, Brazil
- Position: Attacking Midfielder
Touted as one of the best players in the league, and generating interest from top-flight clubs like Burnley, Lucas Ribeiro has been credited with revamping the Sundowns' midfield.
He made his debut for the Mamelodi Sundowns on 4 August 2023 in a 2-1 win against Sekhukhune United. Lucas Ribeiro's salary at Sundowns is allegedly in the range of R700,000 to R1,000,000 per month.
Who is the highest-paid player in Sundowns 2025?
Lucas Ribeiro is the highest-paid player in the Sundowns. He earns a monthly salary of approximately R700,000 to R1,000,000.
Who is the highest-paid player in 2025?
Keagan Dolly is the highest-paid professional South African football player in 2025. His career spans nine years, and his monthly salary is approximately R1.45 million.
Who is the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs 2025?
Keagan Dolly is the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs, with a salary of R1.45 million. The attacking midfielder joined the team in 2021 and has been fundamental in the club's success.
How much is Steve Komphela's salary at Sundowns?
He is one of the highest-paid coaches in South Africa. Steve Komphela's salary at Sundowns was around R500,000 - R600,000 per month (R6 million - R7.2 million annually). He is currently working as the head coach of Swallows.
What is Rhulani Mokwena's salary at Sundowns?
Rhulani Mokwena is the current manager of Mamelodi Sundowns. His salary is around R850,000 per month. The coach has been at Mamelodi Sundowns since October 2022.
How much is Andile Jali's salary at Sundowns?
Andile Jali's salary at Sundowns was R550,000 per month. He is currently signed to Moroka Swallows.
How much is Neo Malema's monthly salary at Sundowns?
We estimate Neo Malema's monthly salary at Sundowns to be between R200,000 and R400,000.
How much per month is Percy Tau's salary from Sundowns?
Percy Tau began his career at Sundowns, but it is unclear how much he was earning then. He plays as a forward for the Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly and the South African national team. He receives an annual salary of $1.2 million from Al Ahly.
Who owns Sundowns FC?
Sundowns FC is owned by Patrice Motsepe. He also serves as the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
How much does Mamelodi Sundown's head coach make?
Miguel Cardoso recently signed as the head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns in December of 2024, from Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Although details of his pay package remain closely guarded, we can estimate his salary to be between R600,000 to R800,000. Putting into account the pay packages of previous coaches of the Sundowns.
Besides shedding light on players' wages, the Sundowns' player salaries list expresses the lengths the football club is willing to go to compensate its players. The players' statistics and dexterity dictate their monthly returns.
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