Along with the big-money contracts, footballers in the PSL often bag lucrative endorsement and ambassadorial deals too. We take a look at some of those lucky players. Check it out!

While many footballers make a living by playing the beautiful game, many of them are marketable figures off the field too.

As one of the most popular players in South Africa, Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune is a Nike athlete and is also sponsored by Danone's Dan Up, while former SuperSport United attacker Thabo Mnyamane is an ambassador for FitChef, a company that provides nutritional solutions to customers.

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Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane, who is regarded as one of SA's finest talents in recent years, is sponsored by PUMA and is also an ambassador for automaker Lexus.

Zwane's teammate Hlompho Kekana, meanwhile, has often been seen posing alongside Volkswagen vehicles as part of his ambassadorial role for the German car brand.

To see some PSL stars and their endorsement deals, scroll through the gallery above!

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