Tolu Arokodare Biography: Age, wife, salary, net worth, height and goals

This is the ultimate Tolu Arokodare biography if you want to know everything about the big Super Eagles striker.

Arokodare currently plays as a striker for Ajax, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is known for his imposing physical presence, aerial ability and goalscoring instincts, the forward has built his career through spells in Latvia, Germany, France, Belgium and England before moving to the Netherlands.

Arokodare attracted attention in Belgium after finishing as the Belgian Pro League’s top scorer in the 2024/25 season with Genk. His performances earned him a move to the Premier League, while his subsequent loan to Ajax gave him another opportunity to establish himself at a major European club.

Here is everything to know about Tolu Arokodare, including his age, height, wife, salary, estimated net worth, career history and goals.

Tolu Arokodare Biography: Player Profile

Personal information	Details
Full name	Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare
Date of birth	23 November 2000
Age	25 years old
Place of birth	Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Height	1.97m (6ft 6in)
Position	Striker
Preferred foot	Right
Current club	Ajax (on loan from Wolves)
Shirt number	99
National team	Nigeria

How old is Tolu Arokodare?

Tolu Arokodare is 25 years old. He was born on 23 November 2000 in Festac Town, Lagos State, Nigeria.

The striker developed his footballing ability in Nigerian at academies like Kash Academy, Flying Sports Academy, Box2Box FC, before moving to Europe as a teenager. His early career took him to Latvia, where he began playing senior football at Valmiera in 2019.

Who is Tolu Arokodare’s wife?

Tolu Arokodare is not married as of November 2017. The Nigerian forward has also kept details of his romantic relationships and private life away from the public spotlight. There were rumours that he was in a romantic relationship with Nigerian celebrity Jemima Osunde, but she has since come out to deny it.

Tolu Arokodare’s height

Arokodare is 1.97 metres tall (6ft 6in), making him one of the tallest forwards in the Nigerian national team setup.

His height is a major part of his playing profile. He can compete with defenders in aerial duels, provide a target for long passes and use his physical presence to occupy centre-backs. However, his game is not limited to winning headers, as he is quite good with the ball at his feet and can also run into space and finish chances inside the penalty area.

What is Tolu Arokodare’s salary?

Capology, a platform which tracks player salaries, contracts, payrolls, and team financial profiles in professional football, lists his estimated Ajax salary for the 2026/27 season at €2.3 million gross per year, equivalent to about €44,231 per week before bonuses.

The striker remains under contract with Wolves until 2029, while his Ajax move is a season-long loan running until the summer of 2027. However, with his current form that has seen him contribute 13 goals and four assists in 14, Ajax will definitely try to sign him permanently.

What is Tolu Arokodare’s net worth?

Tolu Arokodare’s net worth has not been publicly disclosed, and there is no independently verified figure for his total wealth.

But his total salary earnings throughout his career amounts to €14,052,566. This exludes endorsements, kit sponsorships, and other club bonuses.

Tolu Arokodare’s career history

Arokodare began his football development in Nigeria before moving to Europe in 2019 to join Latvian club Valmiera. His career has since taken him through several leagues.

Valmiera

Arokodare moved to Latvia in 2019 and quickly made an impression at Valmiera. He scored 22 goals in 34 appearances for the club, attracting interest from teams in bigger European leagues.

His performances earned him loan moves to Germany and France as he continued developing as a centre-forward.

FC Köln

In September 2020, Arokodare joined Bundesliga side FC Köln on loan. He made 10 league appearances during the 2020/21 season but did not score in the German top flight.

Although his time in Germany did not produce many goals, it gave him experience in one of Europe’s major leagues.

Amiens

Arokodare moved to French club Amiens on loan in 2021. He spent two seasons with the Ligue 2 side, scoring 14 league goals in 55 appearances.

His performances in France helped him secure a move to Belgium, where he enjoyed the most productive period of his career up to that point.

Genk

Arokodare joined Genk in January 2023 and scored on his debut against Gent. He gradually established himself as the attacking option after Paul Onuachu left the cub for Southampton. He then went on to produce an outstanding 2024/25 campaign.

He scored 21 league goals to finish as the Belgian Pro League’s top scorer. His overall return was 23 goals and seven assists in all competitions, earning him the league’s Golden Boot.

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves signed Arokodare from Genk on 1 September 2025. The Nigerian joined the Premier League club on a four-year contract for €26 million, with an option for an additional year.

The move was a big step in his career after his goalscoring success in Belgium. However, he found goals harder to come by in England, scoring three times in 33 Premier League appearances during Wolves’ 2025/26 campaign that saw them get relegated.

Ajax

Arokodare joined Ajax on loan from Wolves in July 2026 for the 2026/27 season. The agreement includes an option for the Dutch club to make the transfer permanent.

The move has given the Nigerian striker an opportunity to rebuild his confidence and momentum in the Eredivisie and compete in European football. He wears the number 99 shirt at Ajax.

Tolu Arokodare for Super Eagles

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— TheGoalsZone (@TheGoalsZone) November 13, 2026

Tolu Arokodare made his senior debut for Nigeria in March 2025 after earning a call-up to the Super Eagles. The striker scored his first international goal in June 2025 during Nigeria’s friendly against Russia

Arokodare gives Nigeria a different attacking option because of his 1.97m frame, physical strength and ability to compete for aerial balls. He can hold up possession, bring teammates into play and provide a target when the Super Eagles need to play directly.

So far, he has scored four goals for Nigeria in 13 appearances.

How many goals has Tolu Arokodare scored?

Arokodare has scored goals in several European leagues, including Latvia, France, Belgium, England and the Netherlands.

His most productive campaign before moving to England came in 2024/25, when he scored 21 Belgian Pro League goals for Genk and finished as the division’s leading scorer.

During the 2026/27 season, he has continued to find the net for Ajax. As of 11 November 2026, Sport News Africa recorded 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across the competitions it tracks.

For Nigeria, Arokodare made his senior international debut in March 2025. He scored his first Super Eagles goal in a friendly against Russia in June 2025.

 

Tolu Arokodare’s career honours

• Belgian Pro League top scorer: 2024/25
• Belgian Ebony Shoe: 2025

Arokodare’s rise from youth football in Lagos to the top scorer in Belgium made him one of Nigeria’s notable attacking exports. His next challenge is to maintain that goalscoring output at Ajax.

Frequently asked questions about Tolu Arokodare

1. How old is Tolu Arokodare?

Tolu Arokodare is 25 years old. He was born on 23 November 2000 in Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria.

2. Is Tolu Arokodare married?

No. Tolu Arokodare is not married.

3. How tall is Tolu Arokodare?

Arokodare is 1.97 metres tall, which is approximately 6 feet 6 inches.

4. How much does Tolu Arokodare earn?

Arokodare’s Ajax salary is €2.3 million gross per year.

5. What is Tolu Arokodare’s net worth?

Arokodare’s net worth has not been publicly verified. Although his career salary earnings so far amounts to €14,052,566.

6. Which club does Tolu Arokodare play for?

Arokodare plays for Ajax on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 2026/27 season. His loan agreement includes an option for Ajax to make the move permanent.

7. How many goals has Tolu Arokodare scored for Nigeria?

Arokodare scored his first senior international goal for Nigeria against Russia in June 2025. He also scored against Rwanda in September 2025 in a World Cup qualifier. He added two more goals in an AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania in November 2026.

8. Which team did Tolu Arokodare play for before Wolves?

Before joining Wolves in September 2025, Arokodare played for Genk in Belgium. He finished the 2024/25 Belgian Pro League season as the division’s top scorer with 21 goals.

9. What is Tolu Arokodare’s nationality?

Tolu Arokodare is Nigerian and represents the Super Eagles at international level.

10. What position does Tolu Arokodare play?

Arokodare is a centre-forward. His height, strength, aerial ability and movement make him a physical presence in the attacking third.