In fact, no one can deny the wonderful feelings that engulf Nigerians when it is announced that football season has begun.
No wonder why the game is so special because it unites people and captivates huge audience.
Long ago, some parents scold their children for playing or watching football games but nowadays, many buy football for their kids and even go to the extent of really supporting them, so as to encourage them to be rich and popular like popular Nigerian footballers.
I’m sure you remember the Iheanacho advert and his story of how he rose to be star.
His dad was his number one fan right from when he was young. He’s made the list of the richest footballer in Nigeria 2017-2018.
Soccer is the dream of almost every teenager in the world today and I’m sure you know why; players make huge earnings every week!
Interestingly, soccer lovers and die hard fans of these footballers are motivated to place bet on any of the top online sports betting sites in Nigeria.
Top 10 Richest Footballer In Nigeria 2018 to 2019
Before I go on with the list of top 10 richest footballers in Nigeria, I think you should know that football has gone beyond a mere sporting activity.
As compared to what earnings are few decades ago, footballers today are earning big! Besides playing, they take part in different commercials, endorsements or have their own businesses.
Highest Paid Nigerian Footballer in the World 2018 To Date.
1. John Mikel Obi
John Mikel Obi is one of the richest footballer in Nigeria. He plays as a midfielder for Middlesbrough in the English league and the National team.
His worth about $60 million. He owns several real estate around London, Lagos, and Jos.
His cars include Range Rover sport, a Bentley continental GT, and a Mercedes G wagon worth the sum of £650,000.
This Super Eagles captain has won numerous honors throughout his career to date.
2. Obafemi Martins
Another richest footballer in Nigeria whose worth 35 million Dollars is Obafemi Martins.
His career across different football clubs has made this rich footballer in Nigeria the footballer with the highest number of clubs played for.
This super Eagles striker is blessed with many mansions, luxurious cars worth millions of dollars and other assets. He also owns several hotels in Italy.
Obafemi Martins is known for his outstanding pace, mobility, and athleticism as well as his striking power. So, he’s made my list of richest footballer in Nigeria.
3. Vincent Enyeama
He is one time shot stopper for super Eagles. Enyeama another richest footballer in Nigeria net worth is $28m.
Not only he’s a family man, Vincent enjoys the affluent life by indulging in cars, houses and he has a huge collection of cars.
He is currently playing for OSC Lille in France and was also a part of the Super Eagles team that won the AFCON 2013.
4. Victor Moses
Here is another outstanding and richest footballer in Nigeria whose net worth is $23 million and a whopping $100,000 weekly salary.
Victor Moses brand endorsements are worth around $1 million and a $15.9 million in personal investments. He is also the owner of five exotic cars which are said to worth $2.7 million.
5. Odion Ighalo
This super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo perfectly fits into this list as the fifth richest Nigerian footballer in Nigeria. Forbes ranked his net worth as 20 million dollars.
He plays as striker for Chinese club Chang Chun Yatai and the Nigerian national team.
Odion Ighalo owns a BMW which cost around $30,000 to $103,000, GL 450 worth more than $100,000.
In January 2017, he completed a big money transfer to the Chinese Super League (the news) where he is to earn a large pay.
After being bought by the Chinese Club, his market value has grown to almost 11 million dollars.
Now he is an international player in one of the biggest clubs in China. With this, he is also considered as one of the richest footballer in Nigeria.
6. Ahmed Musa
Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa who earns $77k dollars weekly is also one of the highest paid Nigeria footballer in South Sudan.
Also one of the richest Nigerian footballer player, he has an estimated net worth of $18 million.
Ahmed Musa got some stuffs to show for this ranging from he’s multi-million Naira houses to his ultra-modern sports.
His most recent known investment venture was the opening of a petrol Station in the city of Kano.
7. Emmanuel Emenike
This Nigerian footballer whose net worth is $18.33 million has got himself a lot which include luxurious cars and he also buys mansions in London, Dubai and Nigeria.
Emmanuel Emenike also owns a customized Porsche with name inscribed on the plate number which cost a Huge amount.
He was part of the Super Eagles team that won the AFCON in South Africa in 2013.
He has played in different league and also playing for soccer clubs across Europe. He can never be left out when selecting the richest footballer in Nigeria.
8. Victor Anichebe
A recognizable figure in Nigerian football that is also among the richest footballer in Nigeria is Victor Anichebe.
He has also played for multiple teams. The most important are: Everton FC, Nigeria national football team and Nigeria national under 23 football team.
Victor Anichebe is also among the richest footballer in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $11 million dollars.
9. Alex Iwobi
Another richest footballer in Nigeria is Alex Iwobi which is the nephew of Nigerian Legend, Austin JayJay Okocha. His salary is estimated to be $30,000 i.e he earns about $1,560,000 in a year.
He has his main source of income in clubs deals, contract, sponsorship and endorsement deals.
In fact England officials still can’t believe how they lost Iwobi to Nigeria after playing for them at youth levels.
The talented 21 year old forward of Arsenal FC is gradually developing into one of Nigeria’s best footballers of his generation.
10. Kelechi Iheanacho
He is my number 10 on the list of richest footballer in Nigeria. He is also popular for trying to retain his style of investment. His net worth is estimated to be $2.4 million.
Iheanacho’s story from a very humble beginning is an inspiration to every teenager who wants to pursue a career as a footballer. But who is the richest footballer in the world?
Faiq Jefri Bolkiah
He is a young world footballer who plays for EPL Club Leicester city. His dad is Jefri Bolkiah, a brother of the oil tycoon, so this makes Faiq a member of their royal family.
Though this 19 years footballer is yet to make his full debut, but he is already the wealthiest young footballer in the world.
Today, Forbes ranked him as the world’s fourth richest royalty with a net worth of over $20 billion.