Ronwen Williams is a historic figure in South African football whose steady rise has marked him out as the continent’s premier goalkeeper and a global trailblazer. Renowned for his extraordinary penalty-saving heroics, leadership, and modern “sweeper-keeper” style, he serves as the captain and undisputed backbone of Bafana Bafana.
Currently, Williams is playing his trade in the South African Betway Premiership with Mamelodi Sundowns, where he has reached the pinnacle of his career following a high-profile move from SuperSport United in 2022 and a blockbuster contract extension in May 2024.
At the international level, his development was globally recognized in 2024 when he became the first-ever African-based player to be nominated for the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or awards. As of late 2025, he has earned over 60 caps for the senior national team, leading them into the 2025 AFCON as the reigning Best Goalkeeper of the continent.
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Salary
Per professional estimates, Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams is among the highest-paid players in African club football. Following his 2024 contract extension, his deal with Mamelodi Sundowns runs until June 30, 2028 (with an option for an additional year).
While specific figures are kept private, reports during his contract renewal indicated his monthly earnings are well in excess of R500,000, reflecting his status as the 2023–24 PSL Footballer of the Season and a world-class talent, excluding significant bonuses for clean sheets and continental success.
| Annual Salary | $324,000 |
| Monthly Salary | $27,000 |
| Weekly Salary | $6,750 |
| Daily Salary | $964 |
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Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, the 33-year-old South African goalkeeper’s current market value is approximately €900,000 as of December 2025.
Despite his veteran status, his valuation remains exceptionally high for a goalkeeper in the domestic league, bolstered by his 9th-place finish in the 2024 Yashin Trophy rankings—cementing his reputation as one of the top ten goalkeepers in the world.
| Date | Market Value | Age | Club |
| 09.21.2011 | €100,000 | 19 | SuperSport United |
| 01.03.2015 | €550,000 | 22 | SuperSport United |
| 01.19.2019 | €1,000,000 | 26 | SuperSport United |
| 01.15.2022 | €1,200,000 | 29 | SuperSport United |
| 02.03.2023 | €1,500,000 | 31 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 12.12.2025 | €900,000 | 33 | Mamelodi Sundowns |
Career
Ronwen Williams’ football journey has been one of loyalty and record-breaking achievements, moving from a twelve-year stint at a single club to becoming a continental champion:
- Youth / Early Career: Originally from Gqeberha, he spent time in the youth ranks of Shatterprufe Rovers and even had a stint with Tottenham Hotspur’s academy before joining SuperSport United in 2004.
- SuperSport United (2010–2022): Spent over a decade as the club’s number one, making 300+ appearances and winning multiple Nedbank Cup and MTN 8 titles. He holds the record for the most clean sheets in the club’s history.
- Mamelodi Sundowns (2022–): Since joining the Brazilians, he has won back-to-back league titles and the inaugural African Football League (2023). In 2025, he represented the club at the expanded FIFA Club World Cup, further testing himself against global opposition.
Accolades & Highlights
Williams’ recent years have been defined by legendary performances. He made global headlines during the 2023 AFCON quarter-final against Cape Verde, where he became the first goalkeeper to save four penalties in a single AFCON shootout.
In late 2024, he swept the CAF Awards, being named both African Goalkeeper of the Year and African Inter-Club Player of the Year. As of the 2025 AFCON, he remains the gold standard for goalkeeping in Africa, combining elite shot-stopping with unrivaled ball distribution.
