Most soccer players are known for their high monetary success. As a matter of fact, many of them are known for their further investments other than their soccer careers. Lucas Radebe's net worth just goes to show that soccer players make quite a fortune just kicking a ball. Read on to find out more about the South African football legend.

Lucas Radebe's net worth — Lucas Radebe attends a press conference on the eve of the France vs South Africa Group A match on 21 June 2010 in Sandton, South Africa. Photo: Dominic Barnardt (Modified by author)
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Who is Lucas Radebe? Lucas, whose full name is Lucas Valeriu Ntuba, is a South African-based retired professional football player who played as a centre-back for Kaizer Chiefs, Leeds United, and the South African National team before retiring. What is Lucas Radebe doing now? Read on for more information about the former player, including his career earnings.

Lucas Radebe's profile summary

Full name	Lucas Valeriu Ntuba Radebe
Date of birth	12 April 1969
Age	54 years of age as of November 2023
Place of birth	Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Ethnicity	Mixed
Zodiac sign	Aries
Father	Johannes Radebe
Mother	Emily Radebe
Siblings	10
Marital status	Married
Wife	Thobela Silver
Kids	Allegedly more than 4
Profession	Former professional soccer player
Net worth	Estimated to be $13 million
Social media presence	Instagram, (X)Twitter

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What is Lucas Radebe's net worth as of 2023?

The former professional footballer who played as a centre-back for Leeds United FC and Kaizer Chiefs has made quite a name for himself as far as wealth is concerned.

According to various online sources, he has an estimated net worth of $13 million. He is among the most successful soccer players who have played for the South African National team.

Lucas Radebe's career earnings

During Radebe's football career, he is said to have earned a decent amount of income playing for the top clubs. Although the exact figure of his salary is not yet disclosed, various sources say he made an amount over $6 million.

Rise to stardom

The former professional soccer player, Radebe, started his football career with the South African club Kaizer Chiefs, where he quickly established himself as an outstanding player, making 113 appearances and scoring five goals.

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In 1994, he moved to Leeds United in the English Premier League and played for 11 seasons, making 201 appearances but with no success in scoring a goal. Throughout his career as a soccer player, he was known for his defensive skills, leadership qualities, and sportsmanship.

Additionally, Radebe was a key player for the South African national team, earning over 70 caps captaining and leading the team in two World Cup tournaments. He finally retired from professional football in 2005 and has since been involved in various philanthropic and community initiatives.

Lucas Radebe's biography

The famous soccer player was born in Diepkloof, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, to Emily and Johannes Radebe. Not much is known about his upbringing or family background, except he was raised alongside his ten siblings.

In one of the interviews, the Kaizer Chiefs player revealed,

I come from a big family. I am the fourth of six boys and four girls, but both my parents and my eldest brother have since passed on. I grew up in a close-knit family where it was not only us as siblings, but we were always surrounded by our extended family.

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What is Radebe's age?

The professional athlete was born on 12 April 1969. Therefore, as of November 2023, he is 54 years of age. According to astrology, his zodiac sign is Aries.

Does Lucas Radebe have kids?

As of November 2023, Lucas has married twice. His first wife, Feziwe Faith Radebde, died of cancer in October 2008 after being together for over a decade. He later remarried another lady, Thobela Silver, in 2016 after dating for three years.

The professional soccer player is said to have more than four kids. With his late wife, he had a daughter, Owami, and a son, Lucas Hugo. With his second wife, he has Jessica, Zenithi, and Ofentse. During an interview, he said,

I am a proud father of eight, and I value family so much because it plays a critical role in my life. Family has shaped the person I am today, and I always encourage people to build a strong family foundation.

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Lucas Radebe's net worth is the ultimate proof of how skilled and good of a player he was during his career stint with Kaizer Chiefs and Leeds United. Nevertheless, even after retirement, he is still regarded among the most iconic players South Africa has ever seen.

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