South African players in the Primeira Liga
10 players all-time · 0 active now
10 South African footballers have played for Primeira Liga clubs according to Wikidata, most often at Vitória S.C. (3), FC Porto (2), CD Tondela (1).
| Player | Club(s) | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benni McCarthy | FC Porto | 2002–2006 | 96 | 58 |
| Lyle Foster | Vitória S.C. | 2020–2022 | 5 | 0 |
| Sphephelo Sithole | CD Tondela | 2023–2025 | – | – |
| Bongani Zungu | Vitória S.C. | 2016– | – | – |
| Luther Singh | S.C. Braga, Moreirense F.C. | ?– | – | – |
| David Byrne | G.D. Estoril Praia | 1983–1984 | 14 | 1 |
| Sérgio Marakis | C.S. Marítimo, Sporting CP | 2002–2015 | 17 | 1 |
| Thibang Phete | Vitória S.C. | 2015– | – | – |
| Jan Lechaba | S.C. Beira-Mar | 1977–1980 | 16 | 1 |
| Mandla Zwane | FC Porto, F.C. Penafiel, Gil Vicente F.C. | 1994–1996 | 13 | 0 |