Nigerian Super Star Players’ Weekly Wages at Club Level: Osimhen Tops the List
Nigerian footballers continue to assert their presence across global football, not only through performances on the pitch but also in the financial value they command at their respective clubs. The present day football players seen bigger financially compared to the retired formal super Eagles .From the English Premier League to Serie A, the Turkish Super Lig, and even the South African Premiership, Super Eagles stars are earning wages that reflect their growing influence in Africa in particular and world football at large.
Based on publicly available reports and salary estimates, Victor Osimhen currently leads the list of Nigerian players with the highest weekly earnings at club level.
Victor Osimhen
Leads the Earnings Chart
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Nigeria’s talismanic striker, sits comfortably at the top of the earnings chart. The forward is reportedly earning €360,577 per week (≈ ₦667 million), making him the highest-paid Nigerian footballer at club level.
Osimhen’s rise from Lille to Napoli and now Galatasaray has been matched by a steady increase in earnings, reflecting his elite goal-scoring ability, marketability, and global reputation. Osimhen Victor rose from street player and hawker from the street to Lagos to multi-Billionaire.
Premier League Presence Still Strong
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England) remains one of the highest-earning Nigerian players in the English Premier League. The versatile midfielder is estimated to earn £80,000 per week (≈ ₦136 million), underlining his importance to Fulham’s squad.
Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England) earns an estimated £50,000 per week (≈ ₦85 million). Despite battling injuries, Awoniyi remains a key attacking option when fit and continues to command a strong wage.
Serie A and European Players
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy) earns an estimated £120,000 per week (≈ ₦204 million), placing him among the top-earning Nigerian wingers in Europe following his move to the Italian giants.
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy) reportedly earns €44,423 per week (≈ ₦82 million). His consistent performances in Serie A and European competitions have further enhanced his value.
Turkey, Scotland, and France players
Wilfred Ndidi (Beşiktaş, Turkey) earns an estimated €60,192 per week (≈ ₦111 million), keeping him among Nigeria’s best-paid midfielders abroad.
Kelechi Iheanacho (Celtic, Scotland) is reported to earn £30,000 per week (≈ ₦51 million), maintaining a respectable earning level within the Scottish Premiership.
In France, Moses Simon (Nantes) earns £25,000 per week (≈ ₦42.5 million), while Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey) earns £17,000 per week (≈ ₦28.9 million).
Other Notable Nigerian Earners
Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England) reportedly earns £15,000 per week (≈ ₦25.5 million), while defender Igoh Ogbu earns £11,000 per week (≈ ₦18.7 million) at club level in Europe.
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa), Nigeria’s Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, earns a more modest salary compared to his Europe-based teammates. He is reported to earn around £5,000 per week (≈ ₦8.5 million) at club level. Despite the lower figure, Nwabali’s international performances have significantly raised his profile and future market prospects.
Final Thoughts
While these wage figures are estimates and may vary due to bonuses, taxes, contract clauses, and fluctuating exchange rates, they clearly illustrate the financial value Nigerian footballers command across different leagues.
As more Super Eagles players secure moves to top clubs and excel on major stages, their earning power is expected to rise further ,reinforcing Nigeria’s reputation as one of Africa’s most prolific exporters of football talent.
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