Top 10 Nigerian Most Expensive Football Players of 2024, Net Worth and Cars

• Nigeria has some of the highest-paid footballers across the globe.
• These Nigerian footballers play for various reputable football clubs across the globe, and are paid heavily weekly.
• We look at their pay, net worth and luxury cars they own.

When it comes to some of the most expensive footballer players in the world, Nigerian footballers make up that list. They are some of the well-paid footballers in their different clubs, and they’ve also earned massively from endorsement deals.

There are many well-paid footballers across the globe, with some of the largest net worths (hello Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi). In this article, we’ll be looking at the top 10 expensive Nigerian footballers, how much they are paid, their net worths and their luxury car collection.

Victor Osimhen (Net Worth: £88 Million)

Victor Osimhen plays as a Napoli FC forward and is valued at £88 million. He has emerged as a dynamic and clinical striker since bursting onto the scene with Nigeria at the U17 World Cup. His pace, physicality, and goal-scoring instincts have made him a key player for Napoli and a sought-after talent in Europe.

Victor Osimhen rarely posts pictures of his cars online, however, in 2021, he took delivery of a Mercedes G-Wagon, and shared the post online with the caption: “Victor Osimhen has pulled up a big wheel! Big player!! This life, sweet shaa.”

• Mercedes G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

Obafemi Martins (Net worth: £35–40 million)

Obagoal had an illustrious playing career, representing Inter Milan, Newcastle United, Wolfsburg, Rubin Kazan, and Shanghai Shenhua, among others. The former striker made a truckload of money in his playing career. Now that it is over, he is the patron of many businesses that have kept him affluent enough to be among the richest footballers in Nigeria.

Martins reportedly makes money from car importation and his many real estate investments.  He now plays as a forward for the Chinese Super League side Wuhan Zali. After leaving Nigeria at age 16 to play in Italy, he has since played for several European clubs. 

Some of the cars Obafemi Martins owns include:

• Mercedes-Benz SLR

Originally sold as a coupe, the SLR later also added the roadster model. A joint venture between F1 team McLaren and Mercedes, the SLR uses a carbon-fiber monocoque and has a supercharged V-8 engine. It’s one of just a few cars that can offer wind-in-the-hair motoring at 200 mph.

• McLaren 

McLaren will always be best known for its motorsport activities, but it also has a growing range of high-performance cars designed to challenge the likes of Ferrari and Porsche.

Most McLaren models share two key components: a central tub made out of carbon fiber and a powerful V8 petrol engine. 

• Mercedes-Benz G-class

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

• Lamborghini Aventador

Lamborghini belongs to an exotic breed of cars classified as a car for the elite or the super-rich. Ferruccio Lamborghini founded Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A in 1963. Seeing the economic state of Nigeria, one would have thought no Nigerian could own a Lamborghini. However, Lamborghini car models have been spotted among Nigerians, especially celebrities like Obafemi Martinis who owns the Aventador.

• Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga is the direct opposite of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Available in the Nigerian market, and severally spotted on Nigerian roads. The Bentayga is the perfect choice for those interested in vehicles that levitate on the road, equipped with loads of luxury but are willing to manage their poor fuel economy.

Odion Ighalo (Net worth: £30–40 million)

Odion Ighalo is one of the highest-paid Nigerians currently, enjoying a reported £135,000 weekly at Saudi club Al-Hilal FC. Ighalo has played for many clubs, but he made the most money playing for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese League, where he was earning £100,000 weekly, and his loan at Manchester United, where he reportedly earned a whopping £300,000 according to Salary Sport. 

Here are some of the cars he owns:

• White Range Rover Velar worth 50 million

Odion Ighalo owns a white-coloured Range Rover Velar. The Range Rover Velar was introduced in 2018. The Land Rover has been trying to manufacture a new variant that is in between the subcompact Evoque which was introduced in 2021 and the typical Land Rover Range Rover. That was how the Range Rover Velar came about. 

The design of the Velar is the most dramatic visual update to the brand’s iconic look both interior and exterior. The base Velar is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 247 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Also included are an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. 

• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

Ahmed Musa (Net worth: £25–40 million)

The Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa currently earns a paltry £16,000 as a weekly payment for Turkish side Sivasspor FC, but he has enjoyed bigger pay earlier in his career and is involved in several businesses that help him rank as high as 4th among the richest footballers in Nigeria list. 

Musa is reported to own filling stations and a multimillion-naira sports and fitness centre in Hotoro, Kano.

He is also regularly pictured enjoying the finer luxuries in life, as is expected of one of the richest footballers in Nigeria.

Some of his cars include:

• Mercedes-Benz CLS

The mid-size luxury car, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS450, compromises functionality for aesthetics, and it looks gorgeous. A sumptuous interior and a sensual atmosphere can be found inside its shapely exterior, at least for those occupying the front two seats. The sedan’s coupe-like roofline contributes to the aforementioned tradeoffs in the passenger room, and its tiny trunk is another drawback that owners of the Audi A7 hatchback won’t encounter. Mercedes equips the CLS450 with a 362-hp six-cylinder engine that is electronically boosted, making it as responsive as it is smooth. All-wheel drive, a stunning digital dashboard with a feature-rich infotainment system, and numerous driver aids are additional standard features on every model.

• 2017 Porsche Macan

The 2017 Macan has an exceptionally well-crafted cabin, with materials that have an upscale look and feel (which get even nicer should you start opting for some of the extended leather options). The dashboard layout mirrors many other modern Porsche designs, with triple dials for the instruments, a flat dash top, and a centre console that looks as if it belongs in a Learjet. Also, three new trim levels are added to the Porsche Macan lineup for 2017: a new base model with a four-cylinder turbocharged engine, a sport-oriented GTS model, and a top-of-the-range Macan Turbo with a Performance package.

• Range Rover Sport

All versions of the Range Rover Sport come standard with all-wheel drive and Land Rover’s renowned off-road capability, which is a luxury in and of itself. The Sport’s luxury-lined cabin is comfortable and roomy, except for the third row, which only has room for children. An inline-six turbocharged engine provides sufficient power for zipping around town or merging onto the highway. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes in three trim levels; SE, HSE Silver Edition, and HST. These variants range in price, and other standard features are similar with little to no substantial changes.

• Range Rover Velar

The Range Rover Velar was introduced in 2018. The Land Rover has been trying to manufacture a new variant that is in between the subcompact Evoque which was introduced in 2021 and the typical Land Rover Range Rover. That was how the Range Rover Velar came about. 

The design of the Velar is the most dramatic visual update to the brand’s iconic look both interior and exterior. The base Velar is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 247 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque. Also included are an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. 

• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

Victor Moses (Net worth: £25–40 million)

Victor Moses currently plays for Spartak Moscow FC and has enjoyed an illustrious playing career for the Nigerian National Team and across the many teams he played for.  

The winger was on the books of Chelsea for most of his career, but he enjoyed loan spells at Inter Milan, Fenerbahce, West Ham, Stoke City, and Liverpool, among others. At the height of his career at Chelsea, he earned £75,000 weekly, and throughout his career, he has earned over £28 million in salaries, according to Salary Sport.

Some of the vehicles owned by the footballer include:

• Mercedes-Benz AMG G63

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

• Aston Martin

The Aston Martin is one vehicle that epitomizes Aston’s brand values better than any other. Massively potent twin-turbo V12 up front, rear-drive, 2+2 layout inside. The Aston Martin is a supercar that’s mostly found in the possession of those who are into sports and love sporty vehicles.

• Ford Edge

The notable Ford Edge is a standard midsize SUV with a modest passenger volume and cargo utility, a fuel-efficient turbocharged engine, and a futuristic infotainment display system that nests most competitors when it comes down to the nitty-gritty of use, preserving its high quality and style even after a long period.

• BMW I8

Hybrid sports cars are increasingly common thanks to electricity’s performance-enhancing qualities, but the BMW i8 is more about looking fast than going fast. BMW offers a single powertrain in the i8. It mates a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder gas engine with an 11.6-kWh battery pack and two electric motors. The trio of power sources combines for a total of 369 horsepower, capable of driving all four wheels.

• Ferrari 458 Italia

Few supercars have aged so gracefully; the 458 remains thrilling, engaging, and deeply desirable today. Sold as Ferrari’s final naturally-aspirated mid-engined V8 model, the 458 is undoubtedly a future classic. Of course, the ultra-focused Speciale is the ultimate and remains one of the finest driver’s cars of all time, but the standard 458 Italia is still an outstanding supercar.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Net worth: £15–20 million)

Yakubu is one of the best strikers in the Premier League era and one of the richest footballers in Nigeria today. Yakubu had an illustrious career, playing for Portsmouth, Everton, Middlesbrough, Leicester, Blackburn, and Al Rayyan, among others.  

The Auchi-born striker is said to be a real estate mogul, including the ownership of a hotel business and petrol stations.  

Much is not known about the cars Yakubu Aiyegbeni owns. However, in 2018, the footballer purchased a brand new silver Range Rover SUV for his wife.

Emmanuel Emenike (Net worth: £10–15 million)

The 2013 AFCON winner Emmanuel Emenike had a club career that spanned many teams and leagues, playing for Fenerbahce, Spartak Moscow, Cape Town, West Ham, and Olympiacos, among others.  

The former striker frequently refers to himself as wealthy and is the principal of numerous real estate investments, including EE29 hotels and suites; he has also been photographed with luxury automobiles that include:

• Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class, also called the G-Wagon, is a mid-size four-wheel drive luxury SUV that is sold by Mercedes-Benz. The G-Wagon has a body-on-frame construction and body styling.

The development of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon started in the late 1970s with construction focused on off-road capabilities, alongside maximum safety and comfort. It was first developed as a military vehicle and some countries in the world were using it for their military and naval force but this vehicle’s strong presence, impressive stance, super drive, and amazing off-road abilities soon appealed to individuals, and the civilian version was offered in 1979. Despite the brand’s extreme prices, the sale of this vehicle continues to climb as the years go by. 

• Range Rover Sport SUV

All versions of the Range Rover Sport come standard with all-wheel drive and Land Rover’s renowned off-road capability, which is a luxury in and of itself. The Sport’s luxury-lined cabin is comfortable and roomy, except for the third row, which only has room for children. An inline-six turbocharged engine provides sufficient power for zipping around town or merging onto the highway. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes in three trim levels; SE, HSE Silver Edition, and HST. These variants range in price, and other standard features are similar with little to no substantial changes.

Wilfred Ndidi (Net worth: £8–15 million)

Next on the list of the richest footballers in Nigeria is Iheanacho’s club teammate, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi. According to Salary Sport, the Leicester City defensive midfielder currently earns £76,000 every week at Leicester and has earned a whopping £23 million from football salaries throughout his career.

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 (Net worth: £8–10 million)

Iheanacho colloquially referred to as ‘senior man’ takes his place at number nine among the richest footballers in Nigeria following a nine-year career in England across two clubs. 

Kelechi climbed from £10,000 to £50,000 at Manchester City, and following his move to Leicester City, he has seen his paycheck rise steadily to his current £90,000 weekly wage, or £4,680,000 per annum.

The Leicester City striker reportedly has investments in real estate and has been pictured with luxury cars like the Range Rover, a Mercedes c300, and a BMW i8.

Some of the cars owned by Kelechi Iheancho include:

• BMW i8

The BMW i8 is a Hybrid sports car. Today, Hybrid sports cars are increasingly common thanks to electricity’s performance-enhancing qualities, but the BMW i8 is more about looking fast than going fast. BMW offers a single powertrain in the i8. It mates a turbocharged 1.5-litre three-cylinder gas engine with an 11.6-kWh battery pack and two electric motors. The trio of power sources combines for a total of 369 horsepower, capable of driving all four wheels.

• Mercedes C300

The Mercedes-Benz C-class is amongst the list of luxury small car segments. It has a posh interior that is composed of driving dynamics and refined engine options. It has an elegant interior that includes high-grade materials. The engine is also more refined and powerful than ever before. A new standard nine-speed automatic transmission, a rear-view camera that is included in the base model, and an available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are the latest features of the Mercedes-Benz C300. The only problem is that it has a complex infotainment system and low predicted reliability rating which are the things that keep it from ranking higher. But in all, it is easy and comfortable to drive.

• Range Rover Sport

All versions of the Range Rover Sport come standard with all-wheel drive and Land Rover’s renowned off-road capability, which is a luxury in and of itself. The Sport’s luxury-lined cabin is comfortable and roomy, except for the third row, which only has room for children. An inline-six turbocharged engine provides sufficient power for zipping around town or merging onto the highway. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes in three trim levels; SE, HSE Silver Edition, and HST. These variants range in price, and other standard features are similar with little to no substantial changes.

Alex Iwobi (Net worth: £6–10 million)

Alex Iwobi is the 10th richest footballer in Nigeria for 2023, with an estimated net worth of £6–10 million.  

The Nigeria international currently plays for Everton in the Premier League and earns an impressive £100,000 a week, which amounts to £5,200,000 per year, for his job as a midfielder for the Merseyside outfit. Iwobi was previously at Arsenal, where according to Salary Sport, he earned £53,000, or £2.7 million a year.

Here’s a breakdown of cars owned by Alex Iwobi:

• 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon

The Mercedes-Benz G-wagon is a vehicle that combines luxury with impressive performance. This vehicle is mostly owned by almost every wealthy person. One of the most special things about the Mercedes G-Wagon 2021 is that it has a 7G-tronic gearbox, an impressive ground clearance of 9.25 inches, and permanent all-wheel drive allowing it to handle even some of the most difficult off-road situations. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is powered by a 4.0L Twin turbo V8 making 416 horsepower which it sends to all-four wheels via the 9-speed automatic transmission. This combination is enough to get the G-Class to 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds, making the boxy SUV incredibly and surprisingly quick.

• Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible (₦25 million)

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible is a luxury ride that comes with plenty of driver assistance features, and an impressive infotainment system. Only a few cars combine open-top luxury with as many high-tech features as the Mercedes S-Class. Experts note that It has a superbly comfortable and achingly posh interior and, as a bonus, looks gorgeous. The Mercedes S-Class convertible is powered by a V12 engine, that produces a smooth ride although it consumes a lot of fuel. This vehicle is popularly driven amongst wealthy young people, and Alex Iwobi happens to own one that’s worth N25 million.

• BMW 7 series

The BMW 7 series is one of the top luxury lineups owned by BMW. The vehicle comes with a comfort-first driving feel and a spacious cabin with loads of features. You can get it with a turbocharged inline-six, a plug-in hybrid, or a twin-turbo V-8, but no matter which engine is under the hood, the 7-series delivers a glassy-smooth ride and a hushed interior perfect for long-distance treks.

• Range Rover

Another vehicle that Alex Iwobi owns is the Range Rover which is another popular luxury SUV found in the possession of the wealthy. The selling price of the latest model Range Rover starts at about N150 million upwards. It’s said that Alex Iwobi owns a Range Rover amongst his growing list of luxury car collections.