Highest paid nigerian footballer forbes news

According to Forbes, the highest-paid Nigerian footballer is Victor Osimhen, who plays for Napoli in the Italian Serie A league. Here are the details:

Victor Osimhen

Osimhen has been in impressive form for Napoli, scoring 18 goals in 30 appearances in the 2021-22 season. His impressive performances have earned him a significant increase in his salary and endorsement deals.

Other top-paid Nigerian footballers

  1. Alex Iwobi (Everton) - Salary: $3.5 million per year, Endorsements: $1 million per year, Total earnings: $4.5 million per year
  2. Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) - Salary: $3 million per year, Endorsements: $800,000 per year, Total earnings: $3.8 million per year
  3. Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City) - Salary: $2.5 million per year, Endorsements: $600,000 per year, Total earnings: $3.1 million per year
  4. Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal) - Salary: $2.2 million per year, Endorsements: $500,000 per year, Total earnings: $2.7 million per year
  5. Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal) - Salary: $2 million per year, Endorsements: $400,000 per year, Total earnings: $2.4 million per year

Note: These figures are estimates and may vary depending on various sources.