The 10 Greatest Players in South African Premier Division History

PSL history runs through these names: Sundowns stalwarts who hoarded titles, Soweto derby heroes, record-setting goalscorers and a few talents who left for Europe young.

1. 1
   Peter Shalulile

   Namibian striker who became the PSL's all-time leading scorer with Highlands Park and Mamelodi Sundowns, twice named Footballer of the Season.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Itumeleng Khune

   Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and longtime captain who spent his whole career at Naturena, winning multiple league titles.
   733pts
3. 3
   Teko Modise

   Gifted midfielder known as The General who starred for Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns, winning league titles with both.
   732pts
4. 4
   Daniel Mudau

   Mamelodi Sundowns striker nicknamed Mambush, a prolific scorer of the league's early seasons and one of its all-time top marksmen.
   599pts
5. 5
   Bernard Parker

   Versatile forward who helped Kaizer Chiefs win the league and became one of the club's most reliable big-game scorers.
   599pts
6. 6
   Ronwen Williams

   Goalkeeper who spent over a decade at SuperSport United before winning league titles and Footballer of the Season at Mamelodi Sundowns.
   0pts
7. 7
   Benni McCarthy

   Bafana Bafana's record scorer, who burst onto the scene at Seven Stars and later won a domestic treble with Orlando Pirates.
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8. 8
   Thulani Serero

   Ajax Cape Town midfielder who was named the league's player of the year in 2011 before moving to Ajax Amsterdam.
   0pts
9. 9
   Themba Zwane

   Mamelodi Sundowns playmaker nicknamed Mshishi, the creative heart of the club's record run of league titles.
   0pts
10. 10
    Denis Onyango

    Ugandan goalkeeper who anchored Mamelodi Sundowns through a string of league titles and their 2016 CAF Champions League win.
    0pts

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