12. Thulani Hlatshwayo – $2 million
As a center defender with Orlando Pirates and the South African national team, Thulani is one of the highest-paid and wealthiest football players in South Africa. He is the second-highest earner in the sport.
Thulani Hlatshwayo started his professional football career in 2005 with Ajax Cape Town. He was born and raised in Soweto, which is located in South Africa. He is well-known for his ability to maintain his cool when on the ball, as well as for his agility, stamina, and winning skill in aerial duels.
11. Dean Furman – $3 Million
Dean Furman is one of the most experienced South African players, and he has played for a number of illustrious clubs throughout the world, including Chelsea, Rangers FC, Doncaster, Oldham Athletic, and many more. Furman is from South Africa.
Dean Furman, who was born in Cape Town, South Africa, began his professional soccer career with SuperSport United, where he spent five seasons and made a combined total of 101 games before going on to Carlisle United, where he spent only one season playing professionally.