Three Mamelodi Sundowns Stars Feature in Africa's Top 10 Players - Diski 365

TransferRoom has unveiled the 10 highest-rated players on the African continent, with Mamelodi Sundowns placing three stars on the prestigious list. TransferRoom is a digital platform designed to make the global football transfer market more efficient, transparent, and accessible. The platform allows clubs, agents, and stakeholders to conduct business seamlessly. Sundowns have been among the most active CAF clubs on the service, completing major transactions including the €3.2 million (R64 million) signing of Brazilian forward Arthur Sales in 2023. Despite the hefty investment, Sales does not top Sundowns' ranking on the platform. According to TransferRoom, which calculates player ratings using a proprietary algorithm that blends performance data with league and team context, Sundowns' highest-rated player is recent recruit Nuno Santos. The Portuguese playmaker, signed from Vitória Guimarães for €1 million (R20 million), received a score of 78 out of 100. Joining Santos among Africa's elite are Tashreeq Matthews and Iqraam Rayners, highlighting Sundowns' growing continental profile and the quality of their squad depth. Despite Sundowns' strong representation, the overall top-rated player on the continent is a new arrival to African football -- Hakim Ziyech of Wydad Athletic Club. The Moroccan international, who recently joined the Casablanca giants, earned the highest rating of 79.2. Wydad will be relying on Ziyech's experience and proven ability to help the club compete for domestic and continental silverware. The TransferRoom rankings provide a benchmark for assessing player performance across Africa and showcase the increasing influence of platforms that combine analytics and scouting to guide club decision-making. For Sundowns, having three players among the top 10 underscores their status as one of the continent's leading clubs.