Emmanuel adebayor net worth and biography
Emmanuel Adebayor is a Togolese professional footballer who plays as a striker for Turkish club Istanbul Başakşehir and the Togo national team. Here is his net worth and biography:
Early Life and Career
Emmanuel Adebayor was born on February 26, 1982, in Lomé, Togo. He began his football career at a young age, playing for local clubs in Togo before moving to France to join the youth academy of Metz in 1999. He made his professional debut for Metz in 2000 and quickly established himself as a prolific goal-scorer.
Club Career
Adebayor's impressive form at Metz caught the attention of Arsenal, who signed him in 2006 for a fee of £5 million. He spent three seasons at Arsenal, scoring 46 goals in 112 appearances and helping the team win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 2007-08.
In 2009, Adebayor joined Manchester City for a fee of £25 million, but struggled to replicate his form at Arsenal and was loaned to Tottenham Hotspur in 2011. He signed a permanent deal with Tottenham in 2012 and spent three seasons at the club, scoring 62 goals in 136 appearances.
Adebayor has also played for Real Madrid Castilla, Queens Park Rangers, and Istanbul Başakşehir, among other clubs.
International Career
Adebayor made his debut for the Togo national team in 2000 and has since earned over 80 caps, scoring 32 goals. He has represented Togo at three Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and has also played in several international friendlies.
Net Worth
According to various sources, Emmanuel Adebayor's net worth is estimated to be around £40 million (approximately $52 million). His net worth comes from his salary, bonuses, and endorsement deals.
Personal Life
Adebayor is a devout Christian and has been involved in several charitable initiatives, including working with the Togo-based charity, "Adebayor Foundation", which aims to provide support to underprivileged children and young people.
He has been married to his wife, Candace Curry, since 2013, and they have three children together. Adebayor is known for his philanthropic work and has been involved in several charity matches and events throughout his career.
Career Statistics
- Club appearances: 544
- Club goals: 215
- International appearances: 84
- International goals: 32
Honors
- Premier League: 2007-08
- FA Cup: 2007-08
- Africa Cup of Nations: 2002 (runner-up)
Awards
- Togolese Footballer of the Year: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
- Turkish Footballer of the Year: 2017-18