Dino Ndlovu is a South African professional soccer player whose most recent club is Boluspor in the TFF First League and earns an annual salary of €350,000 (about R16 million). The Klerksdorp-born center-forward, who has enjoyed a decades-long successful career, is estimated to have a net worth of between $2 million and $8 million (R29.6 million and R74.2 million).
Dino’s wealth has afforded him an extravagant lifestyle that sees him own different luxury cars. His car collection is estimated to be worth more than R20 million, and they include cars like a Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (est. R1.8 million), Bentley Continental GT (est. R3.46 million), Mercedes AMG GT S (est. R2.53 million), and Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder (est. R5.7 million) among others.
What Is Dino Ndlovu’s Salary?
Dino Ndlovu’s current salary is €350,000 (about R16 million) per annum. The soccer player has spent the majority of his professional career playing for teams overseas. As a result, he has earned hefty salaries throughout his career and thus, is considered one of South Africa’s highest-earning football players. He joined Kocealispor in June 2021 and details of his contract have been kept secret. As such, it’s still unknown how much the ace striker will be pocketing as annual salary in his new club.
While playing for the PSL franchise SuperSport United in the year 2014, Dino Ndlovu was sought after by Orlando Pirates. The club was very eager to sign the center-forward, unfortunately, his salary demands scared them away. With the Orlando Pirates not willing to take on Dino Ndlovu’s salary at the time, citing that he was out of their league, he moved to Israeli club, Maccabi Haifa on a transfer deal worth €740,000. This showed that the striker was receiving hefty paychecks as salaries during his stint at SuperSport United.
Besides the aforementioned clubs, Dino Ndlovu has played for other football clubs overseas, including Bnei Yehuda, Anorthosis Famagusta, Qarabag, and Zhejiang Greentown. The salaries he earned at the various clubs are unavailable at the moment. However, it is believed that the earnings have hugely contributed to his financial status which has afforded him the luxury lifestyle he is leading today.
How Much is Dino Ndlovu’s Worth?
Dino Ndlovu’s net worth is estimated within the range of $2 to $8 million (over R29.6 – R74.2 million). The footballer has been rewarded greatly for his bravery to travel on the road less ventured by many PSL players. Since 2011, he has been playing for clubs outside of the Premier Soccer League. This has helped him build the staggering net worth he presently sits on. He began his career playing for the youth teams of diverse clubs such as OI Celtic, Dona Young Stars, Digagabi FC, Motherwell FC, and Platinum Stars.
The renowned South African forward kicked off his pro career at Mamelodi Sundowns during the 2009/2010 season. He eventually developed his playing techniques and became a competitive footballer who can play so well as a center-forward, right-winger, and left-winger. Thus, Ndlovu is a player any team can depend on for the best performances. Little wonder why the striker was signed by Maccabi Haifa on a transfer deal worth €740,000 in 2012. Later on in his career, he signed a contract with Zhejiang Greentown reportedly worth €650,000. While at the club in December 2018, following his goalscoring spree, Dino Ndlovu reached his highest market value of €1.20 million. He is currently valued at €525,000 in the transfer market.
Additionally, he has negotiated some transfer deals as a free agent on some occasions which also account for his net worth. In the 2015/2016 season, he joined Anorthosis as a free agent, and following the expiration of his contract with Zhejiang Greentown on April 19th, 2021, he subsequently joined Kocealispor as a free agent. Furthermore, from 2012 to 2018, the striker played with the Bafana Bafana squad before retiring from representing his home country. He made 8 appearances with the national team and scored one goal. Prior to making his senior team debut on September 7th, 2012, Ndlovu played two games and scored 3 goals with the South Africa U23 team.
He also played two games as a member of the South Africa U20 team and in the process, earned a stipend for representing his home country. Although the talented sportsman once stated that he has been investing his money at home, it’s still uncertain the business he channels his money into. He has also revealed his plans to retire on a farm and has started working on achieving his goals. Regarding his endorsement deals, Ndlovu is not known to have worked as a brand ambassador for any brand. Perhaps, he might have signed a few sponsorship deals but decided to keep the details away from the media.
Football Franchises That Contributed to Dino Ndlovu’s Net Worth
Beyond any other endeavor that contributed to his net worth, Ndlovu’s stint in different football clubs contributes more to the fortune he controls.
The Striker Spent More Than Two Seasons Playing in The PSL
Beginning his career in the Premier Soccer League, playing for the Mamelodi Sundowns in the 2009/2010 season, Dino Ndlovu was sent on a loan to Bloemfontein Celtic and there, he spent the 2010/2011 season. He made nine appearances for the club during which he played in the MTN 8 competition, Telkom Knockout, and PSL games. He left the club without scoring a goal and subsequently joined Bnei Yehuda for the 2011/2012 season. The athlete played in 26 Ligat ha’Al games and scored four goals in all. He also made 7 appearances with the team in the Ligat ha’Al Championship round and found the back of the net four times.
Dino Ndlovu later signed with Maccabi Haifa in 2012 and pocketed a huge salary following his remunerative transfer deal. He had a three-year stint at the club during which he had brief loan spells at PSL franchise, SuperSport United and now-defunct PSL club, Mpumalanga Black Aces. While playing for Maccabi Haifa, the skilled left winger played with the team in six Ligat ha’Al Championship round matches, scoring five goals. He also played in 8 Ligat ha’Al games and scored once. He returned to the PSL for the 2013/2014 season, as he joined SuperSport on loan. He played 25 Premier Soccer League games with the franchise and scored three goals, providing one assist.
He also played the Telkom knockout for the club on three occasions. He and his teammates won the South African Cup in the 2014/2015 season. Furthermore, Ndlovu moved to Mpumalanga Black Aces on loan in 2015. He made eight appearances for the club, scoring once.
He Increased His Net Worth With Earnings at Qarabag
Dino Ndlovu emerged as a superstar at the Azerbaijan club, Qarabag after helping the franchise qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history in 2017. Before then, he spent one year in Cyprus, playing for Anorthosis Famagusta in the 2015/2016 season. He made 24 appearances with the team in the Protathlima Cyta that season and scored 16 goals. He also played seven games for the club in the Protathlima Cyta Championship Round and scored one goal. The famed sportsman then started playing for Qarabag in the 2016/2017 season.
He began playing in European competitions once more, having previously played in the Europa League qualifying at Bnei Yehuda and Europa League games with the Maccabi Haifa team. After making an appearance in one Europa League Qualifying match for Qarabag, Ndlovu then played in six Europa League games and scored one goal. He also scored four goals for the club during the 2017/2018 Champions League qualifying games, including his much-needed away goal against Copenhagen that secured the team’s spot in their first-ever Champions League competition.
Additionally, he played with the team in the Aserbaidschanischer Pokal competition in the 2017/2018 season. He further made appearances in 36 Premyer Liqa games, scoring fifteen goals. Also with the team, Dino Ndlovu became a two-time Azerbaijani League title winner. Qarabag clinched the Azerbaijani League title in the 2016/2017 season and equally in the 2017/2018 season. Following his exploits at the club, which offered him the opportunity to meet the Azeri president, Ilham Aliyev after scoring the away goal that ensured the team would play in Europe in the 2017/2018 season, Dino Ndlovu accumulated tremendous wealth while playing for the Azerbaijani champion.
He was believed to be earning an annual salary worth hundreds of thousands of euros. He scored 20 goals in 55 appearances for the franchise.
Dino Ndlovu Pocketed a Career-high Salary in China
Chinese clubs are quite known for their offer of lucrative contracts, which players hardly resist. The money involved is usually huge that players get motivated to play in lesser-known Chinese leagues. Dino Ndlovu reportedly augmented his net worth while playing for the Chinese League One side, Zhejiang Greentown FC. He was said to have earned a career-high salary during his stint in China, though the exact figure he received is still uncertain. In the 67 appearances he made for the franchise, the talented sportsman netted 42 goals, the highest he has ever scored with any team so far in his career.
Ndlovu is not the first South African footballer to have moved to a Chinese club as the likes of Bennett Mnguni and Mark Williams have also played in China. He joined Zhejiang Greentown in the year 2018 and after the end of his contract in April 2021, the center-forward decided to leave China despite getting several impressive offers from some Chinese clubs. He is currently playing in Turkey for Kocaelispor in the second level of the Turkish football league system.
Highlights of The Clubs Dino Ndlovu Has Been Associated With
- Mamelodi Sundowns (2009-2011)
- Bloemfontein Celtic (Loan spell from 2010-2011)
- Bnei Yehuda (2011-2012)
- Maccabi Haifa (2012-2015)
- SuperSport United (Loan spell from 2014-2015)
- Mpumalanga Black Aces (Loan spell in 2015)
- Anorthosis Famagusta (2015-2016)
- Qarabag (2016-2017)
- Zhejiang Greentown (2018-2021)
- Kocaelispor (2021-present)
Dino Ndlovu’s Car Collection Worth Over R20 Million
Having earned tremendous amounts in salaries throughout his career, Dino Ndlovu has been leading an extravagant lifestyle. He has an exquisite taste for luxury cars and his car collection is worth more than R20 million. He often shows off some of his expensive cars worth millions of rands on his Instagram handle.
Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder (est. R5.7 million)
Having been ranked among South Africa’s highest-earning footballers, it’s no surprise that Ndlovu’s car collection boasts Lamborghini Huracan EVO Spyder worth over R5.7 million. The supercar is one of the fastest cars on the planet and is available in 23 different colors.
Features:
- Multi-function steering
- 5.2-L V10 petrol engine
- Power adjustable exterior rearview mirror
- Anti-lock braking system
- Engine start-stop button
- Top speed: 325 kmph
Mercedes AMG G63 (est. R3.08 million)
Manufactured by the renowned German car company, this luxurious vehicle is valued at over R3 million. It has superb exterior features such as wheel arches and roofs, LED daytime running lamps, and rub strips. Also, the car is preferred to other supercars because of its excellent engine performance with decent acceleration and pick-up.
Features:
- 4.0-L V8 Biturbo petrol engine
- Automatic climate control
- Nine-speed automatic gearbox
- Touch screen
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Top Speed: 210 kmph
Mercedes AMG GT S (est. R2.53 million)
Valued at over R2.53 million, the Mercedes AMG GT S comes with superb driving dynamics. It is a rear-wheel-drive-based sports car with stylish wheels, a lengthy bonnet, and trendy lamps. The year Dino Ndlovu added the sports car to his fleet of cars is still uncertain.
Features:
- Power adjustable exterior rearview mirror
- Engine start-stop button
- 4.0-L V8 Biturbo engine
- Displacement: 3982 cc
- 7-speed gearbox
- Turbocharger
Bentley Continental GT (est. R3.46 million)
Bentley Continental GT is one of the expensive cars on the planet. It has an estimated value of R3.46 million. The supercar was reportedly purchased by the Kocaelispor player in January 2020 when he posted the picture of the beast on his Instagram handle.
Features:
- Speed: 0kmph-100kmph in 4.7 seconds
- Twin-turbocharged W12 engine
- 8-speed gearbox
- Displacement: 5998 cc
- Automatic transmission
- Anti-locking braking system
Porsche Cayenne GTS Turbo (est. R1.3 million)
Additionally, Dino Ndlovu’s earnings over the years have afforded him this beautiful SUV with a powerful engine and great comfort level. The luxurious vehicle has a stylish interior and an exceptionally designed exterior. It is worth over R1.3 million.
Features:
- Power steering
- Driver and passengers airbags
- V8 petrol engine
- Alloy wheels
- 8-speed gearbox
- Top speed: 286 kmph
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (est. R1.8 million)
Dino Ndlovu, once again, displayed his exquisite taste for expensive rides when he gifted his better half this supercar valued at over R1.8 million on 2021 Valentine’s Day. He shared the news with his fans on his Instagram handle.
Features:
- Touch screen
- Multi-function steering wheel
- Speed: 0kmph-100kmph in 3.7 secs
- Automatic transmission
- Top speed: 308 kmph
- 8-speed gearbox
Audi R8 (est. R3.4 million)
Worth over 3.4 million, Ndlovu owns this exotic car that is powered by a naturally aspirated engine. He often uploads pictures of himself with the car on his social media handles but the year he purchased it is yet unknown. Audio R8 has a width of 1940 mm, length of 4426 mm, and a wheelbase of 2650 mm. Check out other features below.
Features:
- V10 petrol engine
- Displacement: 5204 cc
- Automatic climate control
- Alloy wheels
- Power steering
- Anti-lock braking system
