Kgotso Moleko is an oddball to say the least. He is not the typical soccer star, but that has made him an indispensable friend and fellow teammate to the other Kaizer Chiefs players. His dedication to the team has seen him aid in leading the team to victory in many matches.
Kgotso Moleko Biography
Name: Kgotso Moleko
Nickname: Edgar
Occupation: Defender (Kaizer Chiefs)
Date of birth: 27 August 1989
Place of birth: Bloemfontein, South Africa
Last night’s Man of the Match: Kgotso Moleko #KCInspire #TKO2014 pic.twitter.com/xIYl8764TY
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) October 5, 2014
Spouse:
Marital Status: Married
Net Worth: R2 million
Height: 1.81m
BACKGROUND
Kgotso came from humble beginnings in Bloemfontein. His family was supportive of his soccer prowess from a very young age and encouraged him to play whenever he could. However, the star faced many hardships growing up, which he managed to conquer and persevere through, leading to his steely resolve.
Kgotso Moleko Biography
CAREER
Kgotso started his career in his home town in Bloemfontein. He made his debut as a professional player with the Bloemfontein Celtic Juniors. He then moved to Roses United, where he honed his skills as a seasoned defender.
During his stint at Roses United, he went on loan to Hellas FC, where he played a limited number of games. After this, he then went to Bloemfontein Celtic KC. Not too long after, Kaizer Chiefs bought the soccer star. He signed his contract on 11 August in 2012.
Player Updates
Kgotso Moleko has signed a two-year contract extension with the Club. He will continue to don the Gold & Black until June 2021. #HailTheChief pic.twitter.com/1fSc05b3EQ
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) March 11, 2019
In 2019 Kgotso’s contract was renewed for another two years, set to end in June of 2021. However, his time at Kaizer Chiefs has not been a walk in the park. The star says that he even considered quitting the club at some point, but his wife made him stay, and he is grateful she did.
Kgotso Moleko Biography
NET WORTH
As of 2021, Kgotso is estimated to be worth approximately R2 million rand. This is mainly contributed to by his monthly from Kaizer Chiefs and his income from the farm he owns in the Free-State. Despite his unorthodox methods of income generation, the star is delighted in his chief like lifestyle.
Kgotso Moleko’s incredible passion for farming has not gone unnoticed as a major additional stream of income for the Kaizer Chiefs star.
ICYMI: https://t.co/2EnGMEX73b pic.twitter.com/5WAbMWkN8u
— Kick Off (@KickOffMagazine) May 10, 2020
Farm Life
Kgotso has seen himself garner quite a bit of media attention of late. This is due to his farm lifestyle. Most fans agree that most soccer stars prefer the hustle and bustle of the big city, and a soccer star on a farm is a rarity. However, Kgotso has shown through his social media that he is very much at home on his farm, showing pictures of his farm produce and cattle on his Instagram.
When he is not getting into crunching tackles for Kaizer Chiefs, Kgotso Moleko can be found getting down and dirty on his game farm. Check it out. #FanParkhttps://t.co/nxMQ6hTXuD
— Soccer Laduma (@Soccer_Laduma) November 6, 2019