Kaizer Chiefs’ growing reliance on free agents in recent seasons has become a talking point among supporters, with many questioning the club’s transfer strategy. Last season, the Soweto giants signed seven free agents as part of their squad rebuild before going on to finish third in the Betway Premiership. Ahead of the 2026/27 campaign, Amakhosi have already secured the signature of defender Thabo Moloisane on a free transfer, prompting speculation that the club will continue targeting players available without transfer fees. Among last season’s free-agent arrivals were Ethan Chislett, Thabiso Monyane, Paseka Mako, Lebohang Maboe, Asanele Velebayi, Luke Baartman and Etiosa Ighodaro. Of those signings, Monyane and Maboe established themselves as regular starters, while Velebayi and Chislett showed encouraging signs, but the remaining additions struggled to make a significant impact.
With experienced players such as Tshegofatso Mabasa