The standard of the South African professional league has consistently received praise for its financial investment and infrastructure. However, there has been ongoing debate regarding the quality of players.
Despite the PSL being ranked among the top leagues in Africa and the world, there are concerns about a perceived decline in the standard of players produced in recent years. This is evidenced by the diminishing presence of Mzansi players in the top European leagues, which has been a major point of reference in this discussion.