Who is the richest Nigerian footballer in 2026? Top 10 most wealthy Super Eagles stars

Nigerian football has never been short of star names, but not every big name on the pitch sits where you’d expect on a rich list.

The likes of Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Samuel Chukwueze are not only the country’s biggest stars on the pitch, but are paid accordingly, a reflection of the excellence and value they bring to their teams at club level.

While they are the obvious ones, a top 10 list will probably reveal a couple of left-field names. Afrik-Foot has put together a list of Nigeria’s wealthiest footballers, ranked by their estimated net worth from the least to the highest. But who claims the top spot? The figures reveal the answer.

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10. Samuel Chukwueze net worth: €5.13 million

After receiving a huge raise when he made the dream move from Villarreal to AC Milan, Samuel Chukwueze net worth is estimated at about €5.13 million. According to Football Italia, the winger’s net salary is estimated to be around €5 million per year. 

Chukwueze is currently one of Nigeria’s highest earners, thanks to his off-field endorsements and sponsorships as well. Judging by his most recent acquisition, a 2025 Mercedes AMG G63, he is not only earning large, but living it up as well.

Chukwueze spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Fulham, where a strong run of form under Marco Silva revived his career after a difficult spell in Italy. His loan expired at the end of June 2026, and he has returned to AC Milan, with his long-term future still to be resolved.

Super Eagles forward, Samuel Chukwueze acquires a brand new 2025 Mercedes-AMG G63🥶🥵 pic.twitter.com/sEV22YreIo

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 25, 2025

9. Emmanuel Emenike net worth: €15 million

Emmanuel Emenike may not be active currently, but he remains one of the richest Nigerian footballers, with a net worth of around €15 million.

The veteran striker played for more than 10 teams across different countries, including South Africa, Turkey, Russia, England, Spain and Greece.

Emenike is reportedly involved in real estate and has properties worth millions of dollars in Nigeria, Dubai and London. He opened a hotel in 2023 and a 40-bed hospital in Owerri, Imo state in 2024.

8. Ahmed Musa net worth: €23 million

Former Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has had his fair share of big transfers in recent years, having played for CSKA Moscow, Leicester City, Al Nassr, and Sivasspor. He is currently turning out for NPFL side Kano Pillars, where he doubles as the Team Manager.

The 18-goal Nigerian international owns several businesses and investments. He owns the Ahmed Musa Sports and Fitness Centre, as well as many fuel stations in Nigeria. Ahmed Musa’s net worth is estimated to be around €23 million—firmly placing him among the richest Nigerian footballers.

7. Victor Moses net worth: €26.2 million

At 35, Victor Moses currently plays for FC Kaisar in Kazakhstan, having joined the club in January 2026 after leaving Luton Town as a free agent.

Having played for Liverpool, Chelsea, West Ham United, Inter Milan and others, Moses has earned some big bucks over the course of his career.

According to Salary Sport, Moses has a net worth of €26.2 million, accumulated across spells in England, Italy, Turkey and Russia.

6. Victor Osimhen net worth: €27 million

Another Nigerian footballer who is currently raking in big bucks is Victor Osimhen. The striker completed a permanent move to Galatasaray in 2025 in a deal worth €75 million, making him Africa’s most expensive footballer of all time.

He has also worked as an ambassador for several big brands, including Multichoice Nigeria and Dettol. According to Capology, his gross fixed salary for the 2026/27 season sits at around €18.75 million, working out to roughly €360,577 per week before deductions. With his transfer fee, salary, and endorsement income combined, Victor Osimhen’s net worth is now estimated at around €27 million, a dramatic rise from previous estimates that places him comfortably among Nigeria’s wealthiest active footballers.

Despite ranking only sixth on this list, Osimhen’s path stands apart—his net worth has surged sharply since his permanent move to Galatasaray in 2025, and at his current salary, he is on course to overtake several names above him.

Victor Osimhen’s newly copped 2025 Rolls Royce Cullinan 🥶✨🥵 pic.twitter.com/GyWIGvb0WS

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 26, 2025

5. Wilfred Ndidi net worth: €30 million

Wilfred Ndidi is also one of the richest Nigerian footballers, with a net worth of around €30 million, according to Capology.

The Super Eagles midfielder signed for Turkish club Besiktas in the summer of 2025 on a three-year deal, and is believed to now be earning €4 million a year, matching the £75,000 a week figure he was earning at former club Leicester City. This means that, over the coming years, his net worth should remain unaffected.

4. Alex Iwobi net worth: €31 million

Alex Iwobi has played all his life in England, having lined up for Arsenal, Everton and Fulham in the English top flight.

The Nigeria international is one of the highest earners at Fulham and, according to Capology, earns around £80,000 per week (£4.16 million per year)—making him the club’s third-highest-paid player behind only Bernd Leno and Joachim Andersen.

Together with his endorsement deals, Alex Iwobi’s net worth is around €31 million.

3. Kelechi Iheanacho net worth: €35 million

Kelechi Iheanacho joined Leicester City from Manchester City in 2019 and was on a weekly salary of £65,000 per week at the King Power Stadium until his contract expired. He subsequently joined La Liga side Sevilla, before moving to Scottish champions Celtic in the summer of 2025, where he earned around £25,000 per week. After Celtic’s contract offer for a new deal fell through, Iheanacho signed for newly-promoted Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor in the summer of 2026, reportedly on a salary of around £25,000 per week (£1.3 million per year).

According to Salary Sport, Iheanacho’s net worth is around €35 million.

2. Odion Ighalo net worth: €38 million

Ighalo has been a free agent since August 2025, when his contract with Al-Wehda expired.

His fortune comes largely from his time in China, where he earned close to £300,000 a week at Changchun Yatai.

1. John Mikel Obi net worth: €50 million       

Mikel Obi retired in 2022 but remains on top of the list of richest Nigerian footballers. The former Chelsea midfielder played in the Premier League for nearly a decade before having a short stint in China.

The last club Mikel played for was Kuwait SC. His wealth was built over nearly a decade in the Premier League and a short spell in China.

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