- John Mikel Obi, a popular Nigerian footballer is one of the richest Nigerian footballers with an expansive car collection.
- His cars range from a Bentley to a Range Rover and is even rumoured to own a Rolls-Royce as well.
- The footballer is also one of the highest-earning Nigerian footballers whose annual earning is valued at $6 million.
Popular Nigerian footballer, John Michael Nchekwube Obinna Obi, who is known professionally as John Mikel Obi is one of the richest Nigerian footballers who has acquired huge wealth as a result of their talent and hard work.
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The footballer was lucky to have been picked up at the age of 12 from over 3,000 young footballers at the Pepsi Football Academy, a team that travelled around, scouting for young footballers. He joined Plateau United as a result of this, before moving on to join Lyn, a Norwegian club in 2004 at the age of 17. In 2006, he transferred to Chelsea amidst rumours from Manchester United that he had already been bought.
He stayed and played for Chelsea for eleven years – 2016, before joining Tianjin TEDA in China in 2017. In 2019, he returned to England to play for Middlesbrough, and in July 2019, he joined Trabzonspor. In August 2020, Mikel Obi moved back to England once again to join Stoke City.
John Mikel Obi’s Cars
Throughout his football career, Mike Obi has achieved tremendous results, making him a national figure. As one of the richest Nigerian footballers who has achieved success through football, Mikel Obi has a large net worth and a series of luxury cars to show for it.
Here’s a look through some of the luxury cars John Mikel Obi has:
- 2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class ($75,000)
One of the luxury cars that John Mikel Obi proudly owns is his 2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class worth $75,000. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is an outstanding luxury midsize car. It has three engine variants, and the twin-turbo V8 engine in E63 AMG models has exceptional torque, moving the car quickly from a stop. The E-Class cabin is full of first-rate materials, and the E350 sedan provides ample space for most adults in both rows of seats. The E-Class has high costs of ownership, but a car with this much luxury may well be worth the expense.
- Range Rover Sport ($60,895)
Another luxury car in the possession of John Mikel Obi is his Range Rover Sport the footballer splurged over $60,895 to purchase. The Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV with attractive styling, a plush cabin, and equipped with a comfortable ride, and also an efficient off-roading vehicle. These features are some of the major reasons why this Range Rover is highly coveted by many Nigerians.
- 2010 Bentley Continental GT ( $180,000)
John Mikel Obi is also a proud owner of a 2010 Bentley Continental GT. This particular Bentley was redesigned for the 2010 model since it was first launched in 2003. With the 2010 model, the Bentley ushered in a new styling and limitless power, making it one of the sleek-looking Bentley GTs ever made. Some of the interesting features of the Bentley Continental GT include an exquisite interior, a powerful turbocharged 12-cylinder engine, and comes with standard all-wheel drive.
- Rumoured Rolls Royce
John Mikel Obi is also rumoured to own a Rolls-Royce. While it’s uncertain whether or not the billionaire football owns one, one thing is certain–Rolls-Royce are common amongst wealthy people, and John Mikel Obi can afford one with his net worth.
The Rolls-Royce is an ultra-luxury vehicle that comes either in the sedan or SUV version (Cullinan). It’s highly coveted by the wealthy. All Rolls-Royce vehicles are customized to the taste of all its buyers, and the vehicle has one of the most luxurious interiors that captures the heart of any car lover.
- Mercedes-Benz G500 (N43.6 Million)
The Mercedes-Benz G500 is another luxury vehicle that belongs to the wealthy Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi. It’s noted that he spent over N43.6 million to purchase the Mercedes-Benz G500. The Mercedes-Benz G500 is a special edition of the Mercedes G-Class that was produced between 1990 to 2018. The G500 is built with portal gear axles and much larger wheels and tires, for greatly increased off-road capability.
John Mikel Obi’s Net Worth
When Mikel Obi was signed to a Chinese football club in 2017, his net worth was more than $25 million. Currently, the footballer has a net worth valued at $41 Million and is reported to earn an annual salary of $6 million.
