Percy Muzi Tau is one of the most successful players currently playing for the National Team Bafana Bafana.
The attacker has played both in South Africa and abroad, delivering for most teams he has turned out for.
Percy Tau stats: numbers you should know and teams he has played for
The attacker, who was developed at Witbank, has played for six teams since turning professional; he started with Mamelodi Sundowns, then English outfit Brighton and Hove Albion. Tau has played for Union SG, Club Brugge, and Anderlecht – on loan, before returning to the Seagulls who eventually sold him to Al Ahly.
In the 2025 winter transfer window, Tau joined Qatari outfit Qatar SC.
The South African has so far won 25 trophies with the teams he has played for which is unprecedented by his colleagues at Bafana Bafana.
He has further won six individual awards owing to his display for respective teams.
Where is Percy Tau now?
After failing to be guaranteed playing time at Brighton and Hove Albion, Tau signed for Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the 2021/22 season.
At Al Ahly, there were reports that the player was determined to leave after falling out with coach Marcel Koller. He eventually joined Qatar SC to help them fight relegation.
Percy Tau's salary
Egyptian platform Almawq3 reported, “Tau’s [latest] new contract [at Al Ahly] could see him pocket $5 million (± R96 million) over the next three seasons, which is made up of yearly salaries of $1.2 million (± R23 million), which increases to $1.3 million (± R25 million) in the first year, $1.4 million (± R28 million) in the second year and $1.6 million (± R31 million) in the third year.”
The Lion of Judah is set to get eight times more as he is reported to have agreed on a monthly salary of R16.8 million.
Who is Percy Tau's wife?
Tau has kept his relationship status private; it is not clear whether he is single, dating, married, or divorced.
What is Percy Tau's net worth?
According to Sassaloans media outlet, by August 2023, Tau's net worth was $9 million which is about ±R1.6 billion in the current exchange rate. Nevertheless, with his recent move, his fortune might end up doubling.
Tau is working with some top brands as well meaning he gets part of his money from endorsement deals as well.
