It’s rare to get to know women behind top soccer players in South Africa but this publication selects a few names who have beautiful and supportive women behind them.

The players are currently plying their trades in the South African DStv Premiership with various sides such as Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs, and TS Galaxy among others.

From longest-serving players such as Bernard Parker to Kermit Erasmus who are currently contracted to Orlando Pirates and Galaxy, some women understand the nature of their partner’s jobs.

5 Women Behind Top Soccer Players in South Africa

1. Bernard Parker

The man who has been gracing the field of play for more than a decade, Parker is a true example of longevity and he remains a dedicated professional.

The former Chiefs striker, Parker is now part of the Rockets having recently recovered from a horrific injury, and married his wife Wendy Cherry in 2012.

After taking part in the 2010 FFA World Cup with Bafana Bafana in South Africa, Parker tied the knot in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal at a ceremony attended by 170 guests.

2. Gaston Sirino

The Uruguayan and Sundowns fan darling, Sirino recently celebrated his 12^th anniversary with his stunning wife, Melay Arrue last year. In one of the social media posts, Sirino shared a sweet message to his darling and photos of them together.

The Uruguayan footballer gushed over the mother of his kids, saying he’s grateful to get to build dreams with her.

3. Kermit Erasmus

The nomadic striker is one of the most recognisable faces in the South African football space and has played for giants such as Sundowns.

Currently on the books of Pirates, the Gqeberha-born striker is married to Lauren Koehoorn, and have kids together.

While nothing much is known about the woman behind the man who is lethal in front of the goalposts, Erasmus is not shy to take snaps with his family during matches at the stadium.

4. Itumeleng Khune

The veteran Chiefs netminder, Khune is one of the most loyal and loved soccer players as he is not shy to post about his beautiful wife, Sphelele Makhunga.

Khune and his wife tied the knot in 2022 and the beauty guru remains one of the most popular figures in the social media space – she boasts 176, 000 followers on Instagram.

Khune reportedly resumed his relationship with Sphelele in 2019. The model, influencer, and Varsity College graduate is also a mother of two.

5. Thembinkosi Lorch

Completing this list is none other than new Masandawana star, Lorch who dumped Pirates in January.

Lorch made headlines with his partner Natasha Thahane as the pair enjoyed each other’s company.

However, after his move to Chloorkop, the television actress dropped a bombshell that they have mutually parted ways. The two ex-lovebirds share a baby.

Following the break-up, rumours surfaced that the former Chippa United star has found a new love bird who remains unnamed.