Ruzaigh Gamildien – $185K

Ruzaigh Gamildien has been such a standout performer in the 2021/22 season for Swallows FC – he has 11 goals from 20 matches – he has been signed by one of the giants of South African soccer clubs – The Kaizer Chiefs. Before Gamildien, the Chiefs’ best striker, for example, has only three goals to his name, and the season is well underway.

Gamildien was what one might call a journeyman in the sport. He is good enough to play for any club, and he did but never made it into one of the big three until 2021. Now, his figures have shot up to six figures. Fortunes can change quickly in soccer.