Who is the richest footballer in Nigeria? This is a questions Nigerian sport ask daily, so we got an updated list and top the richest footballer in Nigeria
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List of Top 10 Richest Footballers In Nigeria 2019 and net worth.
| Rank | Name | Estimated Net worth |
| #1 | John Mikel Obi | $60 million |
| #2 | Obafemi Martins | $35 million |
| #3 | Odion Ighalo | $30 million |
| #4 | Vincent Enyeama | $28 million |
| #5 | Victor Moses | $20 million |
| #6 | Ahmed Musa | $18 million |
| #7 | Emmanuel Emenike | $18 million |
| #8 | Victor Anichebe | $16 million |
| #9 | Kelechi Iheanacho | $4 million |
| #10 | Alex Iwobi | $4 million |
1. John Mikel Obi ($60 Million Net Worth)
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John Mikel Obi is the richest footballer in Nigeria. He plays as a midfielder for Chinese Club Tianjin TEDA in the Chinese Super League and the National team.
He is 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 ($35 Million Net Worth)
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Another player on the list of richest Nigerian footballers is Obafemi Martins, whose net worth is estimated at 35 million dollars.
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 top 10 richest footballers in Nigeria.
3. Vincent Enyeama ($30 Million Net Worth)
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He is one-time shot-stopper for super Eagles. Enyeama another richest footballer in Nigeria net worth is $30m.
Not only he’s a family man, but Vincent also 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 ($28 Million Net Worth)
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Here is another outstanding and richest footballer in Nigeria whose net worth is $28 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 ($20 Million Net Worth)
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This super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo perfectly fits into this list as the fifth richest Nigerian footballer. Forbes ranked his net worth as 20 million dollars.
He plays as a striker for Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua 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 footballers in Nigeria.
6. Ahmed Musa ($18 Million Net Worth)
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Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa who earns $77k dollars weekly is also one of the highest paid Nigerian footballer in Al-Nassr FC, a Saudi Arabian Club.
Also one of the richest Nigerian footballer player, he has an estimated net worth of $18 million and considered one of Nigeria’s wealthiest footballer.
Ahmed Musa got some stuff 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 ($18 Million Net Worth)
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This Nigerian footballer whose net worth is $18.33 million has got himself a lot which includes 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 and plays as striker for K.V.C Westerlo – a Belgian Professional football club.
He has played in different league and also playing for soccer clubs across Europe. He can never be left out when selecting the richest and most paid Nigerian footballers.
8. Victor Anichebe ($16 Million Net Worth)
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A recognizable figure in Nigerian football that is also among the richest footballers 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. His current football club is Beijing Sport University F.C.
9. Alex Iwobi ($4 Million Net Worth)
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 forward of Everton FC, an English professional football club based in Walton, Liverpool, that competes in the Premier League, the top flight of English football. He is gradually developing into one of Nigeria’s best footballers of his generation.
10. Kelechi Iheanacho ($4 Million Net Worth)
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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.
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Source: Osadom
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