Ronwen Williams' salary, age, girlfriend, Instagram, family, FIFA 21

Ronwen Williams' salary, age, girlfriend, Instagram, family, FIFA 21

Ciku Njuguna
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Ronwen is a professional football player who currently plays as a goalkeeper for SuperSport United in South Africa's Premier Soccer League. The talented skipper's football career began in 2005 at the SuperSport United Academy. This article will look at Ronwen William's salary, net worth, properties, and overall financial success.

Ronwen Williams' salary
Ronwen Williams of South Africa in action in the Men's First Round Group A match against Japan during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Zhizhao Wu.
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Unlike most footballers, Ronwen did not see himself as a professional footballer, much less dream about it. Despite this, he has gone on to have a pretty successful 17-year long career. So, let us dig in and find out more about Ronwen Williams’ salary, networth, family, girlfriend, age, and more.

Profile summary

  • Full name: Ronwen Hayden Williams
  • Nickname: Ronza
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 21 January 1992
  • Age: 30 years old (as of April 2022)
  • Zodiac sign: Aquarius
  • Place of birth: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Nationality: South African
  • Current residence: Midrand, Johannesburg
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Height in feet: 6'0"
  • Height in centimeters: 184
  • Weight in pounds: 174.2
  • Weight in kilograms: 79
  • Hair color: Black
  • Eye color: Brown
  • Siblings: 3
  • Relationship status: Dating
  • Girlfriend: Roshni
  • Children: 1
  • Profession: Professional football player
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Current team: SuperSport United
  • Net worth: $200,000
  • Current market value: $1.3 million
  • Instagram: @ronwen30
  • Twitter: @ronwen30

Ronwen Williams’ biography

The South African goalkeeper began playing at a very young age. Growing up in a sporting family prepared him for continental and global success in football. His parents, siblings, and uncle have guided and influenced the Matsatsantsa goalie throughout his career.

Although his background influenced him to become a great footballer early, he did not see himself becoming one. Speaking to MultiChoice, he admitted this, saying,

"I knew I was good, I knew I loved soccer, but I never knew I could make it as a professional player or how to handle being one."

How old is Ronwen Williams?

Ronwen was born on the 21st of January 1992. He is 30 years old as of April 2022, and his Zodiac sign is Aquarius.

How tall is Ronwen Williams?

Ronza stands at 6 feet (184cm) and weighs about 174.2 pounds (79kg).

Career

Ronwen Williams FIFA 2021, Africa Cup of Nations
Egyptian midfielder Trezeguet reacts after missing a goal-scoring opportunity saved by Ronwen during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at Cairo International Stadium. Photo by Visionhaus.
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Ronza's training in football began with his uncle, Mokes, a former professional goalkeeper, his father, and his mother, a former Shutterproof Women FC striker. As a result, the South African domestic champion's journey in football began at a very early age.

At 12 years of age, Ronza was spotted by the SuperSport United recruitment manager, Godfrey Mosoetsa. A year later, he joined the Academy for professional football training.

So, in which team did Ronwen Williams make his debut? At 16, he started playing in the first Matsatsantsa team, and at 18 years, he made his debut in a match against Free State.

More than a decade later, his career at the club continues to grow strong. Although it is the norm for players to change clubs often, all of Ronwen William's transfer news during every transfer window has not been true. He boasts 331 appearances at SuperSport United with 122 clean sheets, and has conceded 336 goals.

National team career

Ronwen Williams' age, girlfriend, Instagram, family, FIFA 21
Williams (R) jumps for the ball ahead of Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Cairo International Stadium. Photo by Khaled Desouki/ AFP.
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Ronza received his first national team call-up in 2014. Since then, he has made 26 caps, 10 clean sheets, and has 31 conceded goals in the South African national U20 team, the national Olympic team, and the national men's team.

So, how good is South Africa's number 1 goalkeeper? Williams, who is regarded as the best goalkeeper in South Africa, made several incredible saves in the World cup Group A match against France in one of his best performances.

Honors

Here is a list of Ronwen's trophies and titles in the DSTV Premiership.

  • South African Cup winner - 2014/2015
  • MTN8 Cup winner - 2017/2018
  • Nedbank Cup winner - 2015/2016, 2016/2017
  • Man of the Match -2013

Ronwen Williams’ FIFA 21

According to Fifaindex, Williams has a 68 overall rating on FIFA 21. His best rating category is in the goalkeeper index. Here are his goalkeeper stats on FIFA 21:

  • Positioning - 66
  • Diving - 70
  • Ball handling - 63
  • Kicking - 64
  • Reflexes - 70

Like in FIFA 21, Ronwen Williams’ FIFA 22 most satisfactory stats are in the goalkeeper category.

Ronwen Williams’ salary

How much does Ronwen Williams earn? Although Ronza's salary at Bafana Bafana is unknown, it is estimated that the average national team player earns $4,000 for a win and $2000 for a draw with more add-ons such as match bonuses and daily allowances.

Ronwen Williams' salary
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Ronwen Williams, in action during the 2022 international friendly match between France and South Africa in Lille, France. Photo by Sylvain Lefevre.
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According to Sortitoutsi, a report on SuperSport United players' salariest, Ronza is among the highest-paid players in SuperSport United. He receives about $3,900 monthly from the club.

How much is Ronwen Williams’ net worth?

Williams has not attained the same level of wealth compared to other prominent footballers in South Africa with the same experience and success. However, his net worth is estimated at $200,000.

Ronwen Williams’ cars

In an interview with Sowetanlive, Ronza revealed that he opted to invest in properties and other investment options rather than buying expensive cars, following the advice of SuperSport coach Gavin Hunt.

Ronwen Williams' salary, net worth
Ronwen Williams warms up for the Men's First match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Roger Sedres/Gallo Images.
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Ronwen Williams’ house

Ronwen lives with his family in Midrand, Johannesburg, in South Africa. In 2013, he reported a break-in at his home where he lost property worth approximately $1,200.

Ronwen Williams’ family

On various occasions, Ronwen has disclosed his whole family's influence on his profession and lifestyle. In an interview, he admitted that his son changed his life, saying,

I started playing professionally while still a teenager, so all the money and popularity can go to your head. But thankfully I had a son, and it changed my life. I became a better human being, and being a dad gave me that huge responsibility that made me have to re-evaluate my focus."

Ronwen Williams' girlfriend, Roshni, who he calls his 'First Lady', has been in his life for a very long time. The two started as friends before dating for seven years.

Is Ronwen Williams on Instagram?

Williams has an active presence on popular social media sites like Instagram and Twitter. As of 5th April 2022, he has 23,000 followers on Instagram and 36,900 on Twitter.

The SuperSport skipper has achieved an enviable level of professional and financial success. Yet, despite Ronwen Williams' salary and net worth, he has maintained a reasonably comfortable lifestyle.

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Ciku Njuguna
Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.