Who are Kaizer Chiefs highest players in 2021? This is one of the most asked questions by football fans in South Africa.
In this article, we will take a look at why people often ask this question. Furthermore, we will list some of Kaizer Chiefs highest paid players in 2021 and how much they earn.
Kaizer Chiefs is the most supported team in sub-Saharan Africa.
Their support base is estimated at approximately 40,000,000 fans across Southern Africa. The majority of the fanbase being located in South Africa and neighbouring countries.
With such a huge following it is only natural for the fans to be curious how much their super stars are earning.
Others also seek to know how much these players are earning as they aspire to be football players in the future.
Here’s the list of Kaizer Chiefs highest paid players in 2021.
1. Keagan Dolly – R1 450 000
Dolly is not only the highest-paid player at Kaizer Chiefs, but is also the highest paid player in the PSL. What he earns is more than half a million more than anyone else in the entire DStv Premiership!
Kaizer Chiefs gave him an offer he could not refuse, leaving France to return home except this time to play in Naturena. He joined the Soweto giants from Montpellier FC where he earned an estimated R600 000 a month.
He plays as a midfielder for the club.
2. Samir Nurkovic – R950 000
The Serbian who joined Chiefs in 2019 comes in at 2nd on the list of the highest paid players.
It is only Keagan Dolly who earns more than the striker at both Kaizer Chiefs and the entire PSL.
He is popularly known as Kokota Piano by the fans
The striker has made a name for himself as the team’s most important player since joining in 2019.
3. Khama Billiat – R830 000
The Zimbabwean professional footballer who used to be the highest paid player in the PSL comes in at 3rd in 2021.
Billiat spent large parts of last season on the side-lines but is fit and raring to go this season.
He plays as an attacking midfielder and joined the club in 2018.
4. Itumeleng Khune – R480 000
The shot-stopper has served the club with passion, dedication and commitment over the last decade.
You can therefore understand why he is fourth on the list of Kaizer Chiefs highest paid players in 2021.
The goalkeeper has been with Kaizer Chiefs since 2004.
5. Bernard Parker – R300 000
Bernard Parker makes R300 000 a month! Making him the fifth highest-paid player at Amakhosi.
At 35 years of age, Parker is paid very handsomely. Despite passing his prime he is still one of the top earners in the DStv Premiership.
He has been with the club since 2011.
6. Lebogang Manyama – R300 000
After a short spell with the Turkish side Konyaspor from 2017 – 2018, Manyama signed for Kaizer Chiefs in 2018.
He plays in the midfield position and can be used as a false number nine at times.
7. Eric Mathoho – R220 000
Mathoho has served Chiefs with utter dedication at the back. He has had many centre-back partners over the years but has been a constant sight for the Soweto Giants since joining from Bloemfontein Celtic in 2012.
For his commitment, “Tower” Mathoho has been rewarded with a good salary of R220 000.
8. Leonardo Castro – R180 000
Castro joined Chiefs in 2018 coming from Sundowns where he spent 3 years from 2015 to 2017.
As of 2021, Leonardo Castro has a net worth of R6 million.
9. Ramahlwe Mphahlele – R120 000
Ramahlwe Mphahlele, a two-time Absa Premiership winner has continued to be the steadiest presence in the Chiefs’ defense following a transfer at the start of the 2016/17 season.
10. Daniel Cardoso – R120 000
He plays as a defender for Amakhosi and has been with the club since 2015.
For the highest paid players in the PSL, see article: Top 10 Highest Paid Players in the South African PSL in 2021.