Samuel Chukwueze's salary, net worth, houses, cars, team, girlfriend, Instagram

Samuel Chukwueze's salary, net worth, houses, cars, team, girlfriend, Instagram

Babu Tendu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM

Samuel Chukwueze has been one of the most sensational African talents in football for the past two years. The Nigerian 22-year-old forward plays for the Spanish club, Villareal CF and also the Nigerian national team when called upon. He lives a very luxurious life off the pitch. Samuel Chukwueze's salary allows him to live like a prince.

Samuel Chukwueze
Samuel Chukwueze of Villarreal CF looks on during the La Liga Santander match between Real Betis and Villarreal CF. Photo: Mateo Villalba
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This article gives a detailed description of Samuel Chukwueze's life, career, and socials since the start of his journey in professional football. Samuel has been making significant strides in the soccer scene and his salary depicts just that.

Samuel Chukwueze profile summary

  • Full name: Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
  • Date of birth/Age: May 22, 1999 (22 as of 2022)
  • Citizenship: Nigeria
  • Height: 1.72m
  • Position: Right Winger
  • Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024
  • Current international team: Nigeria
  • Kit number: 11
  • Current market value: $20 million
  • Highest market value: $28 million
  • Playing position: Right winger
  • Preferred foot: Left
  • Current club: Villareal CF
  • Joined: Nov 1, 2018
  • Contract expires: Jun 30, 2024
  • Instagram: @chukwuezesamuel8

Samuel Chukwueze's salary

In 2017 Samuel joined the Villareal Juvenil A squad and he made his senior debut with the reserves in 2018. Since then his salary and worth have been increasing. During his early years at the Villareal CF youth club, it is reported that he used to earn $187,200.

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Samuel Chukwueze poses for a picture in front of what is believed to be his car, a Toyota Prado cruiser. Photo by: @SamuelChukwueze
Source: Instagram

When the baller entered the senior team in 2020, he signed a contract that made him one of the highest paid players in Villareal CF. He was awarded a staggering $780,000 per year.

Samuel Chukwueze's net worth

The football talent is said to be worth $120,000. According to transfermarkt, his market value is a staggering $20 million.

Samuel Chukwueze salary, net worth, houses, cars, team, girlfriend, Instagram and more
The sensational talent wears the No.11 shirt at Villareal CF. Image by: Aitor Alcalde.
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His club, Villareal CF, has set his release clause at $100 million to push away any potential suitors from taking away the talent from the Estadio de la Ceramica.

Samuel Chukwueze's nationality

The Villareal talent is a Nigerian. He was born to Nigerian parents in the town of Umuahia, Nigeria.

Samuel Chukwueze's cars

He has a Mazda MX-5 Miata which is approximately worth $27,000. He has also been seen in A Toyota Prado Cruiser which is worth about $66,000.

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Samuel Chukwueze and his expensive wheels. Photos by Samuel Chukwueze (Modified by author)
Source: Instagram

In 2019, the player also acquired a Mercedes Benz CLA 250 4MATIC which he flaunted on his social media accounts.

Samuel Chukwueze houses

On the subject of property acquisition, we have yet to see any land property associated with the soccer player's name, which may indicate that he is just getting started in the real estate market. Rumours have it that he lives in an apartment in Spain and owns a mansion in Nigeria.

Samuel Chukwueze's age

The African talent was born on 22nd May 1999. Therefore, he is currently 22 years of age. He is considered a valuable member of the game and one of the most promising talents in the Spanish Laliga.

Samuel Chukwueze salary
Samuel Chukwueze (far left) and his teammates posing for a photo before facing Barcelona in a LaLiga match. Photo by Jose Breton.
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Samuel Chukwueze's goals

The lad has not had a very long career but that has not stopped him from banging some goals. He has been able to score 26 goals in 159 appearances as of February 2022.

Samuel Chukwueze's team

Samuel is currently a player of Villareal CF which is a top-flight Spanish club. The lad also plays for the Nigerian national team.

Samuel Chukwueze's education

Samuel Chukwueze received his certificate from Government College Umuahia and Evangel Secondary School. He enrolled in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture in Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria but stopped university due to his football career.

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Samuel Chukwueze (L) hugs international teammate Kelechi Iheanacho. Source: UGC
Source: UGC

Samuel Chukwueze's wife

He was rumoured to be dating Insta influencer and social media star Klara Kalu (Ifedioku), due to the fact that she frequently posted images of Chukwueze on her Instagram profile. Chukwueze has not confirmed whether or not Ifedioku is his girlfriend. As of February 2022, we could not find any pictures of the two on either Instagram accounts.

Samuel Chukwueze AFCON

The 22-year-old was called up to the Nigerian national team for the 2022 edition of the African Cup of Nations hosted at Cameron. He netted a goal in the 3-1 win against Sudan.

The soccer player was in a good run of form but sadly the team was shockingly knocked out of the competition by Tunisia after a 1-0 loss in the round of 16.

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Samuel Chukwueze in action during the Africa Cup of Nations 2022 edition. Photo by Daniel Beloumou Olomo.
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Awards and achievements

  • FIFA U-17 World Cup Gold Medalist (2015)
  • FIFA U-17 World Cup: Bronze Boot (2015)
  • D4 A: Most Influential Player of the year (2016)
  • MCL Cup: Most Valuable Player (2016)
  • Nigeria Football Federation’s 2018 Young Player of the Year award (2019)
  • African Cup of Nations Bronze Medalist (2019)

Samuel Chukwueze's Instagram

The player is on the social media platform, Instagram with the handle Chukwuezesamuel (@chukwuezesamuel8) As of February 2022 he has 250,000 followers.

Born in Umuhia, Nigeria, a boy with a dream of making waves in Laliga has reached a point where he is said to be one of the most promising talents in African football at the moment. Samuel Chukwueze's salary clearly shows how much his club values him.

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