Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries: The highest and lowest paid players on the team

Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries: The highest and lowest paid players on the team

Grace Waruguru
June 7, 2024 at 4:08 PM

What are the Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries? The South African professional football club competes in the top tier of the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) and boasts some of the best players in the country. Here is a breakdown of the players' remuneration as of 2024.

Mamelodi Sundowns players salaries
Sipho Mbule (L), Thembinkosi Lorch (C), and Thapelo Morena are some of the Sundowns Mamelodi players. Photo: @sundownsfc (Modified by author)
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Who is the highest-paid Mamelodi Sundowns player? The club was founded in the 1970s and is based in Mamelodi, Pretoria, South Africa. The team is popularly known as the Brazilians because its colours resemble Brazil's national team. Keep reading to discover the Mamelodi Sundowns players salaries.

Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries

Mamelodi Sundowns has attracted top talent from across the globe. Footballers are remunerated based on their experience, expertise, and the value they bring to the club. Here is a ranked list of the Mamelodi Sundowns players and their salaries according to online sources like Salarypedia and Briefly:

Name

Salary

Thabiso Kutumela

R180,000

Lebohang Maboe

R200,000

Rivaldo Coetzee

R200,000

Matlala Makgalwa

R200,000

Mothobi Mvala

R250,000

Themba Zwane

R250,000-400,000

Abubeker Nassir

R290,000

Mosa Lebusa

R300,000

Teboho Mokoena

R300,000-500,000

Gastón Sirino

R300,000

Sipho Mbule

R350,000

Brian Onyango

R380,000

Peter Shalulile

R400,000

Thapelo Morena

R400,000

Marcello Alende

R430,000

Denis Onyango

R450,000

Thembinkosi Lorch

R450,000

Ronwen Williams

R500,000

Bongani Zungu

R700,000

19. Thabiso Kutumela - R180,000

Thabiso Kutumela
Thabiso Kutumela is a striker for the Mamelodi Sundowns. Photo: @Lorenz_KO, @TshitakeRay (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Thabiso Kutumela
  • Date of birth: July 3rd, 1993
  • Age: 30 years old (As of 2024)

Kutumela joined the team in 2021 and is a striker who wears jersey number 7. He also plays for the South African national team. The player's salary is an estimated R 180,000 monthly. His senior career debut was in 2014, and he played with teams like the Orlando Pirates and Maritzburg United.

18. Lebohang Maboe - R200,000

Lebohang Maboe
Lebohang Maboe joined the Mamelodi Sundowns in 2018. Photo: @lebohang_maboe (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Lebohang Kgosana Maboe
  • Date of birth: September 17th, 1994
  • Age: 29 years old (As of 2024)

Lebohang is an attacking midfielder and forward for the Sundowns, which he joined in 2018. The 29-year-old started playing for his country in 2017. Maboe's estimated salary is R200,000. He is the son of the former professional footballer Sidwell.

17. Rivaldo Coetzee - R200,000

Rivaldo Coetzee
Rivaldo Coetzee plays for the Sundowns and the South African national team. Photo: @rivaldocoetzee40 (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Rivaldo Roberto Genino Coetzee
  • Date of birth: October 16th, 1996
  • Age: 27 years old (As of 2024)

The footballer's professional debut was in 2014 with Ajax Cape Town. He stayed with the club until 2017, when he moved to Mamelodi. The centre-back was once the youngest player to represent his country (at 17 years and 361 days). Coetzee earns a monthly salary of about R200,000.

16. Matlala Makgalwa - R200,000

Matlala Makgalwa
Matlala Makgalwa is a midfielder for the Mamelodi Sundowns which he joined in 2018. Photo: @kmakgalwa (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Matlala Keletso Makgalwa
  • Date of birth: January 3rd, 1997
  • Age: 27 years old (As of 2024)

Keletso Makgalwa is a midfielder who joined the franchise in 2018 and has played with different clubs on loan, including Maritzburg United (2018-2019), Moroka Swallows (2021-2022), TS Galaxy (2022), and All Stars (2023). Matlala's salary is estimated at R200,000.

15. Mothobi Mvala - R250,000

Mothobi Mvala
29 year old Mvala earns approxmately R250,000 monthly. Photo: @Sibiya_official, @Bafanabafana (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Mothobi Mvala
  • Date of birth: June 14th, 1994
  • Age: 29 years old (As of 2024)

Mothobi is a centre-back for the top-tier football team. He started playing professionally in 2014 with Highlands Park and left after six years. Mvala was part of the Under-23 delegation representing his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Mothobi earns approximately R250,000 per month.

14. Themba Zwane - R250,000 - 400,000

Themba Zwane
Themba Zwane celebrates after scoring a second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations match between against Namibia at Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium in Korhogo on January 21, 2024. Photo: Fadel Senna
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  • Full name: Themba Zwane
  • Date of birth: August 3rd, 1989
  • Age: 34 years old (As of 2024)

34-year-old Themba is an attacking midfielder who also plays for South Africa. He joined the Sundowns in 2011. Some of his achievements include being named PSL Footballer of the Season (2020) and the PFA Player of the Year in 2021. His salary is not public, but he takes home between $250,000 and $400,000.

13. Abubeker Nassir - R290,000

Abubeker Nassir in Cameroon
A potrait of Abubeker Nassir taken at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on January 13, 2022, in Yaounde, Cameroon. Photo: MB Media
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  • Full name: Abubeker Nassir Ahmed
  • Date of birth: February 23rd, 2000
  • Age: 24 years old (As of 2024)

Ethiopian footballer Abubeker Nassir Ahmed is a forward who joined the team in 2022. He also plays for his country's national team. Nassir previously played for Ethiopian Coffee where he scored 51 goals in 56 appearances. The prolific goal scorer earns an estimated R290,000 monthly.

12. Mosa Lebusa - R300,000

Mosa Lebusa
Mosa Lebusa joined the Mamelodi Sundowns in 2012 and earns approximately R300,000. Photo: @iDiskiTimes @Ya_Sindikoloo22 (Modified by author)
Source: Twitter
  • Full name: Mosa Lebusa
  • Date of birth: October 10th, 1992
  • Age: 31 years old (As of 2024)

Lebusa was born in Welkom, South Africa, and plays centre-back and left-back. He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Mamelodi Sundowns, which has been his home since. The 31-year-old reportedly earns a salary of R300,000.

11. Teboho Mokoena - R300,000-500,000

Teboho Mokoena in Ivory Coast
Teboho Mokoena at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between South Africa and DR Congo at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on February 10, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photo: Visionhaus
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  • Full name: Teboho Mokoena
  • Date of birth: January 24th, 1997
  • Age: 24 years old (As of 2024)

Teboho Mokoena is a midfielder for the Sundowns and the Brazilians. He joined the club in 2022 and has scored 11 goals in 67 appearances (As of June 2024). The player previously played for Supersport United, which he joined in 2016. His salary range is between R300,000 and R500,000.

10. Gastón Sirino - R300,000

Gaston Sirino
Gaston is a winger for the Sundowns. His monthly salary is R300,000. Photo: @Thuso4u, @maetsebane (Modified by author)
Source: Twitter
  • Full name: Leandro Gastón Sirino Rodríguez
  • Date of birth: February 22, 1991
  • Age: 33 years old (As of 2024)

Uruguayan national Gastón Sirino is a winger for the PSL team, which he joined in 2018. He made his professional debut in 2011 with the Bampla Juniors, a Uruguayan professional club. He also played for Chilean clubs Unión San Felipe and San Luis. His monthly salary is approximately R300,000.

9. Sipho Mbule - R350,000

Sipho Mbule
Sipho Mbule is a central midfielder whose salary at the Sundowns is approximately R350,000. Photo: @the_real_master_chef (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Sipho Percevale Mbule
  • Date of birth: March 22nd, 1998
  • Age: 26 years old (As of 2024)

Sipho, 26, is a central midfielder who joined the franchise in 2022. He previously played for SuperSport United for five years. He also represented his country in the Under-21 and Under-23 teams before joining the senior squad in 2017. The footballer's salary is estimated at R350,000.

8. Brian Onyango - R380,000

Brian Onyango
Brian Onyango is a Kenyan native who plays as a centre back, earning R380,000. Photo: @brianmandela16 (Modified by author)
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  • Full name: Brian Mandela Onyango
  • Date of birth: July 24th, 1994
  • Age: 29 years old (As of 2024)

Kenyan native Brian Onyango is a centre-back for the Sundowns and his country's national team, popularly known as the Harambee Stars. He joined the team in 2020 after leaving Maritzburg United, which he played for from 2015 to 2019. Onyango's monthly salary is approximately R380,000.

7. Peter Shalulile - R400,000

Peter Shalulile
Peter Taanyanda Shalulile at the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between Namibia and Mali at Stade de San Pedro on January 24, 2024, in San-Pedro, Ivory Coast. Photo: Ulrik Pedersen
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  • Full name: Peter Taanyanda Shalulile
  • Date of birth: October 23rd, 2023
  • Age: 30 years old (As of 2024)

Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile joined the club in 2020 from Highlands Park, where he played from 2015. He is the team captain of the Namibia national team. The 30-year-old earns approximately R400,000 monthly.

6. Thapelo Morena - R400,000

Thapelo Morena
Thapelo Morena during the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations match between against DR Congo at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on February 10, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photo: Ulrik Pedersen
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  • Full name: Thapelo James Morena
  • Date of birth: August 6th, 1993
  • Age: 30 years old (As of 2023)

Mamelodi Sundowns defender and midfielder Thapelo Morena earns one of the highest Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries per month, R400,000. He joined the club in 2016 and played for Bloemfontein Celtic from 2013 to 2016. He also plays for the Brazilians.

5. Marcello Alende - R430,000

Marcello Alende
Marcello Alende is a Chilean national playing as an attacking midfielder for the Sundowns. Photo: @marcelo.allendebravo (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Marcelo Iván Allende Bravo
  • Date of birth: April 7th, 1999
  • Age: 25 years old (As of 2024)

Chilean attacking midfielder Marcello Alende was born in April 1999 and joined Mamelodi Sundowns in August 2022. The footballer also plays for the Chilean national team. The 25-year-old underwent trials for EPL club Arsenal but did not join the official team. He earns a salary of approximately R430,000.

4. Denis Onyango - R450,000

Denis Onyango at the FIFA Club World Cup in 2016
Denis Onyango during the FIFA Club World Cup 5th Place match between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Mamelodi Sundowns at Suita City Football Stadium on December 14, 2016, in Suita, Japan. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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  • Full name: Denis Masinde Onyango
  • Date of birth: May 15th, 1985
  • Age: 39 years old (As of 2024)

Ugandan player and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango started his career in his home country. He played for various clubs, including Saint George (Ethiopia), South Africa's SuperSport United, and Mpumalanga Black Aces. He joined the Sundowns in 2011 and earns a monthly salary of R450,000.

3. Thembinkosi Lorch - R450,000

Thembinkosi Lorch
Thembinkosi Lorch is a winger and midfielder whose salary is approximately R450,000. Photo: @thembinkosi_Lorch_3 (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram
  • Full name: Thembinkosi Lorch
  • Date of birth: July 22nd, 1993
  • Age: 30 years old (As of 2024)

Lorch is a winger and midfielder who previously played for the Orlando Pirates, a major rival of the Mamelodi Sundowns. He joined the franchise in January 2024. He is one of the top earners at the Sundowns, boasting an estimated salary of R450,000.

2. Ronwen Williams - R500,000

Ronwen Williams
Ronwen Williams of South Africa during the Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations match against DR Congo at Stade Felix Houphouet Boigny on February 10, 2024, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Photo: Visionhaus
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  • Full name: Ronwen Hayden Williams
  • Date of birth: January 21st, 1992
  • Age: 32 years old (As of 2024)

Ronwen is a goalkeeper for the Sundowns and the South African national team. He spent part of his youth career with Tottenham Hotspur and the first 12 years of his professional career with SuperSport United (2010-2022) before joining Mamelodi in 2022. He earns an estimated R500,000.

1. Bongani Zungu - R700,000

Bongani Zungu in 2020
Bongani Zungu at the French League 1 match between Amiens SC v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade de la Licorne on February 15, 2020, in Amiens France Photo: Jeroen Meuwsen
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  • Full name: Bongani Zungu
  • Date of birth: October 9th, 1992
  • Age: 31 years old (As of 2024)

Bongani Zungu tops the list of the Mamelodi Sundowns players' salaries list as of 2024. The midfielder joined the club in 2022 and represented his country from 2013 to 2021. Zungu earns R700,000 monthly.

Frequently asked questions

The Mamelodi Sundowns player salaries depend on expertise and experience, among other factors. Here are some frequently asked questions about the players' salaries:

How much does Lorch earn per month at Sundowns?

Thembinkosi earns approximately R450,000. He previously played for the Orlando Pirates and is a left winger, right winger, and attacking midfielder.

Who is the highest-paid player in Mamelodi Sundowns?

According to online sources, Bongani Zungu, a midfielder who joined the club in 2022, is the highest earner in the franchise, reportedly earning R700,000.

Final word

The Mamelodi Sundowns players salaries have attracted top players from various countries globally. As team members of the 14-time South African League champions, athletes likely enjoy more benefits like bonuses and allowances.

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Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.