Top 20 Richest Footballers In Nigeria And Their Net Worth 2021
We have long-established the fact that football is very lucrative. As a result, players are often well compensated for their talent and skills.
One exciting aspect of footballer’s life is the wealth they get to make from this famous sport, so today, follow me step by step as we unveil the top 20 richest Nigerian footballers and Net Worth.
- Samuel Chukwueze
Net Worth: $200 Thousand
State of Origin: Abia State
Samuel Chukwueze currently plays winger for Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF.
He rose to fame while playing in the U-17 national team, and since then, he has created a good name internationally.
- Shehu Abdullahi
Net Worth: $300 Thousand
State of Origin: Sokoto
Shehu Abdullahi is one fast-rising footballer many need to watch out for.
Earning a good salary throughout his career, he can be considered one of the richest footballers in Nigeria.
Sheba’s annual salary is estimated at €50,000 with the weekly wages of €1K, which he receives from his club.
- Victor Osimhen
Net Worth: $2.31 Million
State of Origin: Lagos State
Victor James Osimhen is a striker for the Italian team, S.S.C Napoli, and his home team Super Eagles, Nigeria National, football team.
Also coming to the spotlight through the Golden Eagle U-17 Nigerian team, as of today, Victor stands as one of the richest footballers in Nigeria, with a net worth of $2.31 million.
Victor Osimhen is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Series A club Napoli and the Nigeria national team.
It is recorded that Napoli acquired the player with a contract worth €50 million.
- Kenneth Omeruo
Net Worth: $3 Million
State of Origin: Abia State
Kenneth Josiah Omeruo became a football sensation from quite a young age.
He plays as a defender for Leganés in the Segunda División in addition to the national team.
So far, from his career as a professional footballer, Kenneth has accumulated a net worth of $3 million.
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- Kelechi Iheanacho
Net Worth: $5 Million
State of Origin: Abia state
Abia state born forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, needs no introduction in
Nigeria football.
He departed Manchester for Leicester city in a deal that was worth up to £25 million.
Since his move to the club, Kelechi has scored seven goals in his appearances.
- Wilfred Ndidi
Net Worth: $6 Million
State of Origin: Lagos
Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi is a Nigerian midfielder who plays for the English Premier League side Leicester City FC.
He is one fast-rising football star who currently has a net worth of $6 million, making him one of the richest footballers in Nigeria.
- Peter Osaze Odemwingie
Net Worth: $6 Million
State of Origin: Aviation state
Peter is one Nigeria football player who is successful, both on the national and international level.
He started his professional football career in Nigeria as a Striker/Winger for Bendel Insurance before moving up to Belgium and later Lille in France.
Over time he played for CSKA Moscow and later West Bromwich Albion. For every move Osaze makes, there is a contract worth millions of dollars to show for it.
Richest Footballers In Nigeria And Their Net Worth
- Alex Iwobi
Net Worth: $7 Million
State of Origin: Delta state
The Premier League club Everton winger has once deemed a superstar with potential after emerging as one of the top students in Arsenal Football Club.
However, this notion was not met as Alex Wobi, out of the 100 matches he played, had 11 goals to show for it during his time in Arsenal.
This led to him being sold to Everton in a deal worth £28 million.
- Taye Taiwo
Net Worth: $7.2 Million
State of Origin: Ogun state
Left-back player Taye Taiwo came to the spotlight following his performance in the FIFA U-20 World cup in the Netherlands.
After the game, he was awarded the third-best player of the tournament, coming in behind the likes of Lionel Messi and Mikel Obi.
Due to this success, he was swiftly signed to Olympique Marseille in the French Ligue 1 in a contract that entered millions of dollars.
Taye Taiwo’s net Worth massively increased after appearing in AC Milan.
- Vincent Enyeama
Net Worth: $7.5 Million
State of Origin: Akwa Ibom
Vincent Enyeama can be described as one of the Nigerian football legends.
He has represented the Nigeria national team and earned several accolades to his name as a Goalkeeper.
Aside from holding a good record nationally, Vincent is also well known for his move to Lille from Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel.
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- Anthony Ujah
Net Worth: $10 Million
State of Origin: Benue
Anthony Ujah started his professional football career back in Nigeria.
Despite not playing for clubs one who considers very famous, he has made a good deal with the teams he has worked with.
The forward joined Lillestrom on a four-year contract and was later transferred to Mainz before moving to FC. Koln is on loan.
- Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Net Worth: $14 Million
State of Origin: Ogun state
Despite facing many ups and downs, the football striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, is still quite successful.
He is considered one of the best goal scorers in Nigeria and has graced his national team with a total of 19 goals out of 27 appearances.
Like his national team, Yakubu has a long list of goals to his name for all his clubs, which has made him sought after, earning him a spot on this list.
- Victor Anichebe
Net Worth: $15 Million
State of Origin: Anambra
Victor Anichebe started well in his football career until he received a bad tackle from Kevin Nolanup in a league game while playing for his team Everton.
Although the whole issue was settled out of court, Victor never remained the same after the entire incident.
He is currently playing forward for Beijing Enterprise in China.
His salary has boosted his net worth massively as it is more than what he had previously earned from his entire career.
- Emmanuel Emenike
Net Worth: $15.8 Million
State of Origin: Delta state
Although Emmanuel Emenike is currently without a club, his previous performances and clubs have earned him a net worth good enough to be among the richest footballer in Nigeria.
He is also wildly recognized for his contribution to the Nigeria national team.
Despite Emmanuel not having luck in clubs, he has earned enough to be considered among the wealthiest footballers in the country.
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- Ahmed Musa
Net Worth: $18 Million
State of Origin: Jos
The Al-Nassr winger is quite notable for his contribution to his home national team.
Ahmed Musa has several accolades to his name in the Nigeria national team and his international team.
Following his appearances for Leicester City, after he was transferred from CSKA Moscow, Ahmed’s net Worth increased drastically.
He is currently a player for the Saudi Arabian team called Al-Nassr and the fifth richest Nigerian footballer.
- Victor Moses
Net Worth: $25 Million
State of Origin: Kaduna
Victor Moses has played as a wing-back for several famous clubs; this, in turn, has reflected positively on his net worth.
Among the clubs he has played for, Victor is more famous for his time with Chelsea.
His performance so far has attracted some juicy salary making him among the richest football players in Nigeria.
- Obafemi Martins
Net Worth: $41 Million
State of Origin: Lagos
Obafemi Martins is one football legend that will not be forgotten in Nigeria anytime soon.
Aside from his home national team, Obafemi was also a success in his clubs, playing for Inter Milan, Newcastle, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, Birmingham, Levante, Seattle Sounders.
His movement into these clubs is always marked with a contract worth millions of dollars; it’s no surprise he has s net Worth of $41 million.
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- Odion Ighalo
Net Worth: $43 Million
State of Origin: Edo state
Odion Ighalo is the second richest footballer in Nigeria.
He built his football career gradually and became reasonably known following his loan move to Manchester United from China.
Today, he plays for one of the wealthiest clubs, reflecting on his net worth of $43 million.
- Mikel Obi
Net Worth: $60 Million
State of Origin: Jos
Mikel Obi is currently the richest footballer in Nigeria and one of the most successful Nigerian players internationally.
The former Chelsea midfielder has several accolades to his name both at home and in the international space.
This success has also translated into his net Worth as Mikel Obi currently stands with $60 million.
