Listing all of the best Kaizer Chiefs players in history would be impossible, but we’re going to try our best here.
The three best Kaizer Chiefs of all time
John “Shoes” Mosheou
John “Shoes” Mosheou was the ultimate playmaker, combining silky skills and his ability to dictate play from the heart of midfield. Shoes was an AFCON winner in 1996 and then represented South Africa at France 1998 World Cup. Are there any modern equivalents of his skill set? What a gifted footballer. Pure silk and skill.
Two stints with Chiefs, alongside a spell with Turkish giants Fenerbache, make Shoes a legit cult figure and artist of football.
Itumeleng Khune
Known for his legendary distribution of the football, Itu Khune is a modern-day great in a goalkeeping context. Seven major honours with Chiefs and 91 caps for Bafana Bafana undoubtedly qualify Knune as a South African great. Although distribution is the trait that has made him famous around the world, don’t forget his amazing reflexes and loyalty. A true one-club man. What’s next for Itu? Whatever it is, his legendary status on the walls of Naturena is cemented.
Click to check out Itu’s amazing CV
Doctor Khumalo
“16 Valve” was an African champion with Bafana Bafana in 1996, and he regularly dazzled audiences in a Kaizer Chiefs jersey, who is fondly remembered for his wonderful vision and passing ability. To this day, his tally of 397 starts for Amakhosi is an all-time record. How much more legendary does it get than that?
Collins Mbesuma would make the Kaizer Chiefs top three if he stayed longer
Mbesuma bagged 55 goals in 173 clashes for the club. 25 goals in the 2004-05 season remains an all-time record that is unlikely to be touched.
Honourable mentions
Lucas Radebe, Tsepo Masilela, Ace Nkuse, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Erick Mathoho, Siboniso Gaxa, Knowledge Musona and Patrick Pule “Ace“ Ntsoelengoe are also all contenders to crack the top five or top ten.
Who are your top three Kaizer Chiefs players of all time?
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