Ahmed Musa is one of the popularly known and highly regarded Nigerian footballers who have represented the country in various national and international tournaments. Aside from playing in the Nigerian football league, he also plays for international football leagues, and through football, the 31-year-old footballer has acquired a lot of wealth.
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In this article, we take a look at some of the top luxury vehicles owned and driven by Ahmed Musa, their features, and the footballer’s current net worth.
Ahmed Musa Football Career
Ahmed Musa began his football career in the GBS football academy in Jos. In 2008, he was loaned to JUTH.FC, where he played in 18 games. He was then sent to Kano Pillars F.C., on another loan. He used to hold the record for the highest number of goals ever made in one season in Nigerian Premier League history.
In 2010, Ahmed Musa was transferred to VVV-Venlo, a Dutch club but he was unable to play at the time because he was 17 years of age. He began to play for VVV-Venlo officially when he turned 18 on the 14th of 0ctober.
He also played for CSKA Moscow, a Russian-based club between 2012 – 2016, where he scored 42 goals in 125 appearances and won the Russian Premier League 3 times; the Russian Cup; and the Russian Super Cup. In July 2016 he was signed by Leicester City football club from England.
His transfer fee was valued at 16.6 million pounds, but in January 2018 after making 21 appearances and scoring 2 goals, he moved back to CSKA Moscow football club on a loan from Leicester City from 2017 to 2018. In August 2018, he was reportedly signed to Al-Nassr his current club for 14.5 million pounds.
He has been nicknamed ‘The Governor’ by his teammates and friends following rumours that he was interested in politics. He is also an astute and devoted Muslim, who ensures that he participates in all religious activities as seen on his social media pages. He is also a Philanthropist, who gives to the poor and needy when he has the opportunity to do so.
Based on his talents and numerous achievements, Goal.com included his name on the top 100 young football players that should be looked out for in 2011. Also, another expert from Goal.com, Lolade Adewuyi included his name on the list of the most talented Nigerian International players in the year 2010. He was also included in the list of the 140 best players in the world by IFFHS.
In 2014, Ahmed Musa became the first Nigerian to score more than one goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup match against Argentina. He also scored twice against Iceland in the group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Ahmed Musa Cars
Ahmed Musa has a fantastic list of quality luxury vehicles that belong to him. These vehicles range from Mercedes-Benz CLS to Range Rover, G-Wagon various other cars. Here’s a look at some of these vehicles and their features.
- Mercedes Benz CLS – 57.6 Million naira
Mercedes-Benz CLS comes in a diesel variant option. It comes with an automatic transmission. The CLS measures 4,988 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 2,939 mm. It’s also a five-seat model, and the CLS sits in the Mercedes sedan segment. Describing the CLS, critics say: “When parked, the Mercedes-Benz CLS-class has the presence of an alluring art piece sitting on full display in a gallery.”
The Mercedes CLS engine comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a 48-volt hybrid-assist system called EQ Boost and delivers 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant gets the CLS450 to 60 mph in a crisp 4.6 seconds and executes the run from 50 to 70 mph in 3.8 seconds.
- 2017 Porsche Macan – 37 million naira
The base trim of the 2017 Porsche Macan is powered by a sprightly 252-hp turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 that powers the Macan S and GTS models is quick and satisfying. All Macan engines are linked to Porsche’s excellent PDK seven-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Critics review the 2017 Porsche Macan noting that: “It is quick, agile, and rewarding to drive. It feels athletic when pushed hard, but it’s also comfortable around town. The steering, brakes, powertrain, and chassis all respond to inputs from the driver in near-perfect harmony.”
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter – N33.4 Million naira
Another vehicle that Ahmed Musa owns is the 2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. The vehicle comes standard with a 188-hp 3.0L turbo-diesel V6 engine. It outputs up to 325 lb-ft of torque, giving the Sprinter exceptional power at low engine speeds. In the near future, drivers will be able to opt for a 2.0L 4-cylinder gas engine that generates 188 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Other specifications of the Sprinter van worth knowing include Standard rear-wheel drive, Optional all-wheel drive, 7-speed automatic transmission (paired with the turbo-diesel V6 engine), and 9-speed automatic transmission (paired with 4-cylinder gas engine).
- Range Rover Sport ($50,000)
Ahmed Musa equally owns a Range Rover Sport worth $50,000 which he bought in 2013. The vehicle is also believed to be a 2013 model of the Range Rover with a base that is accompanied by a 5.0-liter V-8 that produces 375 horsepower and a ZF eight-speed and paddle-shifted automatic.
Over a decade after its design, the 2013 Range Rover also got a new radical redesign, which automatically has rewritten the face of the Range Rover, ushering it in as one of the top luxury vehicles coveted by many car lovers.
- Range Rover Velar ($60,500)
The 2013 Range Rover Sport is not the only Range Rover in Ahmed Musa’s garage. He equally included the 2018 Range Rover Velar which he purchased as brand new in 2018.
The compact luxury SUV has been a highly coveted ride since it arrived and has been devoid of many complaints. The trim levels of the Velar are either powered by a supercharged V6 or a V8 engine, either one, the Velar 2018 is still a much-loved luxury SUV five years later.
- Mercedes Benz G-Wagon ($127,650)
Included in his list of cars is also the Mercedes Benz G-Wagon worth $127,650. The G-Wagon is an SUV that combines performance with luxury with its box-like look, and efficiency that makes it a great off-roading vehicle. Where the G-Wagon lacks in fuel economy due to its engine, it makes up for luxury, styling, design, and performance.
Ahmed Musa’s Current Net Worth
Ahmed Musa currently plays for Sivasspor and earns 16,154 Euros weekly. Between 2020-2021, he played for Al-Nassr, where he earned a weekly salary of 60,000 pounds and an annual salary of 16.5 million Euros. While playing for Leicester City FC, he earned an annual salary of about $3 million, with a weekly salary of $43,000 (N16.6 million). Ahmed Musa’s net worth is estimated to be at $20 Million, with a market value of $18 million some say that his net worth is over billions of naira, as his investments keep on increasing.
