Rhulani Mokwena Mamelodi Sundowns

Rhulani Mokwena began his reign as sole head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns in the best possible fashion when his side thumped Maritzburg United. Image: Twitter/Masandawana

10 most valuable PSL players: There’s a new man at the top of the pile

The transfer values of PSL players have been updated and there’s a new man at the top of the pile. Wanna guess who that is?

Rhulani Mokwena Mamelodi Sundowns

Rhulani Mokwena began his reign as sole head coach of Mamelodi Sundowns in the best possible fashion when his side thumped Maritzburg United. Image: Twitter/Masandawana

The PSL plays host to an assortment of quality players from the African continent.

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The 10 most valuable players in the PSL, as things stand, are all footballers whose values tip the €1m scale. That is, who are worth values north of R17.4m as of today’s exchange rate.

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10 most valuable PSL players right now

  • Peter Shalulile – R34.7m
  • Marcelo Allende – R27.8m
  • Teboho Mokoena – R24.3m
  • Thapelo Morena – R22.6m
  • Ronwen Williams – R22.6m
  • Themba Zwane – R22.6m
  • Keagan Dolly – R22.6m
  • Khama Billiat – R20.8m
  • Deon Hotto – R17.4m
  • Mduduzi Mdantsane – R17.4m

That’s according to transfermarkt.com, the popular global football website specializing in player values, contract details and injury histories.

Peter Shalulile has set the PSL alight in recent seasons.
Peter Shalulile has made a blistering start to the PSL season. Only two Sundowns players have ever struck more than five times after seven games. Image: Twitter/Masandawana

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Namibian hotshot Peter Shalulile scored a scintillating 23 goals last season in the PSL, eight more than any other player, and he’s picked up this season where he left off.

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His new Chilean teammate, Marcelo Allende, is still finding his feet in South Africa. Manqoba Mngqithi and his staff will be keen to see Allende start producing the goods, given the hefty investment in his signature. Allende joined the club for €2.9m, which is approximately R50m but his current transfer value falls well below that figure.

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