Highest-paid Nigerian Footballers in 2024, Net worth and Cars they Own

In football, the phrase “Naija don’t carry last” has been used a lot lately because there have been a lot of Nigerians playing abroad. Nigeria’s most popular sport is football, and millions of fans follow their teams around the world. Nigeria has always had a lot of great football players, and more great young players have been coming out in recent years. This has led to a rise in the weekly wages of Nigerian football players.

It’s not surprising that Nigerian footballers get paid a lot because their impact on their teams is clear. In addition to their high salaries, Naija footballers are traded for a lot of money. Victor Osimhen became the most expensive African footballer ever when he moved from Lille to S.S.C. Napoli for about $80 million plus add-ons in the summer of 2020. Nigerian footballers play at a high level and make a lot of money in almost every top European league.

This a good sign for the Super Eagles, as the national team is now full of top players.

Here is a list of some of the highest-paid Nigerian footballers:

Victor Osimhen – Striker, Napoli – $110,000

Full name:	Victor James Osimhen
Birth date:	December 29, 1998
Nationality:	Nigerian
Current club:	Napoli
Parents:	Father – Elder Patrick Osimhen (Late), Mother – (Late)

Victor Osimhen is currently one of the best strikers in Europe. The Nigerian international has been amazing for Napoli this season after a slow start to life in the Italian Club. Victor Osimhen became the most expensive African striker in history after he joined Napoli from Lille for a fee of about $80 million in the winter transfer of 2020.

The Napoli striker has scored 19 goals in 45 appearances for the Italian side. Osimhen had an incredible rise to glory as he wasn’t able to join either Zulte Waregem or Club Brugge in his early days due to Malaria. Victor was in Nigeria’s under-17 team that won the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Nigerian international won the Golden Boot in the tournament with 10 goals. He also won the Silver Ball award during the tournament.

Victor currently plays in Napoli and he earns $110,000 per week.

Victor Osimhen Cars

Although he does not share any of his cars on his social media page, Victor has been spotted with some luxury cars. The exotic Mercedes G-Wagen that cost him N65,000,000 is one of them. The car was delivered to him in 2021.

Although now deleted from his page, he captioned it, saying, “Victor Osimhen has pulled up a big wheel! Big player!! This life, sweet shaa.” Other cars include this car he was spotted entering;

Wilfred Ndidi – Midfielder, Leicester City – $100,000

Real name	Onyinye Wilfred Ndidi
Date of birth	16 December 1996
Country of Origin	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Nickname	Ndidi25
Occupation	Footballer
Net worth	$35 million
Wife	Dinma Fortune
Current team	Leicester City F.C.

Wilfred Ndidi is currently one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. The Nigerian international has been incredible since he joined Leicester City from Genk in the winter transfer of 2017 for $20m. Ndidi has scored 10 goals in 196 appearances since he joined the club.

The Nigerian international won the most tackles in the Premier League (138) during the 2017-18 season. He also won the most tackles in the league in the following season 2018-19. Wilfred Ndidi was an important player in the squad that won the 2020-21 FA Cup as they defeated Chelsea by a goal to nil.

Wilfred Ndidi currently plays for Leicester City and earns $100,000 per week.

Wilfred Ndidi Cars

Ranked as the number one footballer in Nigeria at the moment, it is only right that he acquires cars that befit his status regardless of his age. From what is known of Wilfred Ndidi, he is not a flashy person nor is he an extravagant person.

He currently owns a BMW X3, which he has been pictured in Lagos. He bought the above Mercedes-Benz car for his wife but from various reports, he is the proud owner of only one car.

Kelechi Iheanacho – Striker, Leicester City – $80,000

Real name	Kelechi Promise Iheanacho
Date of birth	3 October 1996
Country of Origin	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Occupation	Footballer
Net worth	₦4.7 billion
Current Team	Leicester City F.C. (#14 / Forward), Nigeria national football team (#14 / Forward)
Parents	James Iheanacho, Mercy Iheanacho

Senior man Kelz as he is widely regarded came into the limelight after an impressive outing during the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Nigerian international won the Golden Ball award as the Super Eagles won the tournament. Iheanacho scored six goals during the competition as he won the Silver Boot.

Kelechi Iheanacho joined Manchester City in 2015. Iheanacho scored 21 goals in 64 appearances for Manchester City as he won the English Football League Cup. The Nigerian international joined Leicester City for a fee of about $30 million in the summer of 2017. Iheanacho was brilliant during the 2020-21 season as he scored 12 goals in the Premier League, overperforming his expected goals of 8.20.

Kelechi Iheanacho currently plays for Leicester City and earns $80,000.

Kelechi Iheanacho Cars

He is regarded as one of the highest paid Nigerian footballers so he spends his money rightly as it comes. He lives a good life and is not afraid to show it because he has worked for it.

The football star has been mostly seen sporting two luxury cars. A BMW i8  worth N106.5 million, and a Mercedes c300  worth N17 million.

Alex Iwobi – Midfielder, Everton – $68,000

Real name	Alexander Chuka Iwobi
Date of birth	3 May 1996
Country of Origin	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Occupation	Footballer
Net worth	₦5 billion

Alex Iwobi started his club career with Arsenal when he joined the youth team in 2004. The Nigerian international made his senior debut in 2015 for Arsenal against Sheffield Wednesday.

Iwobi scored 15 goals in 149 appearances for Arsenal as he spent four seasons with the senior team. The Nigerian international joined Everton from Arsenal for a fee of about $45 million in the summer of 2019. Iwobi won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with the Gunners. The Nigerian international has scored six goals in 80 appearances for Everton.

Alex Iwobi currently plays for Everton and earns $68,000.

Alex Iwobi Cars

Being young and rich, it is normal to have a taste for the fine things of life, especially when you earn millions of naira per week. He has a taste for luxury and exquisite products as shown in the different cars he has been seen riding in over the years.

While still with his ex-girlfriend, Clarisse Juliette, he bought matching cars for him and his girlfriend, yes he did that! He has also been seen riding around in a Mercedes Convertible. He is also the owner of a BMW Convertible.

Victor Moses – Midfielder, Spartak Moscow – $56,000

Real name	Victor Moses
Date of birth	12 December 1990
Country of Origin	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Occupation	Professional Footballer
Net worth	₦9.5 billion
Relationship	Married

Victor Moses was a popular player amongst Nigerian fans after he played a huge role in Chelsea’s Premier League triumph during the 2016-17 season. The Nigerian international started his club career at Crystal Palace before joining Wigan in 2010. Chelsea signed Moses in the summer of 2022 from Wigan. Moses went on loan to Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United before returning for the 2016-17 season.

The Nigerian international was converted to a right wing-back under Antonio Conte as Chelsea won the league. Moses was later loaned out to different teams such as Fenerbache, Inter Millan and Spartak Moscow. The latter club signed the player permanently in July 2021. Victor Moses scored 18 goals in 128 appearances while playing for Chelsea. He won the Premier League, FA Cup and two UEFA Europa League titles with the Blues.

Victor Moses currently plays for Spartak Moscow and earns $56,000.

Victor Moses Cars

As one of the richest and most influential footballers in Nigeria, he is interested in luxury life. To his name, he owns some luxurious cars of fine taste. Some of his cars are;  

• Mercedes Benz AMG G63  valued at 135,000 pounds (N66, 586, 860).
• Aston Martin valued at $146,000 (N56, 573, 540).
• Ford Edge  valued at $35,000 (N13, 562,150).
• BMW i8  valued at $165,000 ($63, 935, 850).
• Ferrari  458 Italia valued at $365,000 (N141,433,850)

Moses Simon – Winger, Nantes – $40,000

Real name	Moses Daddy Ajala Simon
Date of birth	July 12, 1995
Place of birth	Jos, Plateau State Nigeria
Occupation	Professional Footballer
Net worth	$7.9 million
Relationship	Married

Moses Simon was Nigeria’s best player during the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigerian international started his senior club career with AS Trencin in 2014 where he scored 17 goals in 39 appearances before joining Gent in 2015. Moses scored 21 goals in 136 appearances with Gent as he spent four seasons at the club before joining Levante. The Nigerian international won the Belgian Pro League and Belgian Super Cup while in Gent.

Moses joined Levante on loan for the 2019-20 season with an option to buy. The deal was made permanent the following season as he signed a four-year deal. Moses has scored 17 goals in 85 appearances for Nantes.

Simon made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2015 against Uganda. He has scored six goals in 45 appearances for the national team. Simon represented Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations.