#DidYouKnow that Zimbabwe has produced some of the most talented and wealthy soccer players in Africa? From Marvelous Nakamba’s lucrative contract with Luton Town to Tino Kadewere’s impressive earnings in the French Ligue 1, Zimbabwean soccer players have made a name for themselves on and off the pitch. Let’s take a look at the top 10 richest soccer players from Zimbabwe.
Top 5 Richest Soccer Players in Zimbabwe
1. Marvelous Nakamba
Net Worth: £10.7 million
Annual Salary: £2.2 million
Current Club: Luton Town
Marvelous Nakamba is Zimbabwe’s richest soccer player. The central midfielder has had a successful career playing for clubs like Club Brugge, Aston Villa, and now Luton Town. Nakamba’s wealth has been accumulated through his lucrative contracts in Europe.
2. Nyasha Mushekwi
Net Worth: R28 million
Current Club: Dalian Yifang
Nyasha Mushekwi had a prosperous career, particularly in China, where he played for teams like Dalian Yifang and Zhejiang Greentown. Mushekwi’s impressive earnings came from high salaries in the Chinese Super League.
3. Tino Kadewere
Weekly Salary: €8,300
Monthly Income: $98,000
Current Club: Nantes (on loan from Lyon)
Tino Kadewere earns a significant salary playing for Nantes on loan from Lyon in the French Ligue 1. Kadewere’s financial success is largely due to his strong performances in France.
4. Khama Billiat
Net Worth: R18 million
Current Club: Yadah FC
Khama Billiat is a well-known name in Southern African soccer, now playing for Zimbabwean side Yadah FC. Billiat has had an illustrious career in South Africa with teams like Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs.
5. Teenage Hadebe
Market Value: €2 million
Current Club: Houston Dynamo
Teenage Hadebe plays for Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer (MLS). His market value is estimated at €2 million. Hadebe has built his wealth through professional contracts in MLS and his earlier career in South Africa and Turkey.
Remaining Top 10
1. Knowledge Musona – Net Worth: R12 million, Current Club: Al-Akhoud
2. Alec Mudimu – Net Worth: R8 million, Current Club: Shrewsbury Town
3. Admiral Muskwe – Net Worth: R6 million, Current Club: Luton Town
4. Jordan Zemura – Net Worth: R5 million, Current Club: Udinese
5. Kundai Benyu – Net Worth: R4 million, Current Club: Vestri
These talented Zimbabwean soccer players have made significant contributions to the sport, inspiring aspiring athletes and earning substantial wealth through their talents.
