Kelechi Nwakali's salary, brothers, biography, cars, house, girlfriend

Kelechi Nwakali's salary, brothers, biography, cars, house, girlfriend

Lenah Ann
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:10 PM

Soccer has become a world sport today, and different people across the world have immensely embraced it regardless of nationality. Interestingly, African countries have begun producing players topping lists of the best athletes in the world, and today, we discuss one such talent, Nigeria's Kelechi Nwakali. Learn more about Kelechi Nwakali's salary, age, nationality, career stats, and more.

Kelechi Nwakali's salary
Nwakali of Alcorcon with the ball, during the Liga Smartbank match against RCD Mallorca on 16th May 2021, in Mallorca, Spain. Photo: Cristian Trujillo
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Who is Kelechi Nwakali? He is a professional Nigerian-born football player who plays as a midfielder for the Spanish club SD Ponferradina. He is reputed to be among the most talented young Nigerian soccer players who are gradually winning the hearts of soccer fans in Spain. Have a look at this article and find more information about the player.

Profile summary

Full name

Kelechi Nwakali

Place of birth

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Date of birth

5 June 1998

Age

24 years old as of August 2022

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Brothers

Allwell and Chidiebere Chijioke

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

Igbo

Height

5 feet 11 inches or 181 centimetres

Weight

168 pounds or 76 kilograms

Profession

Professional football player

Girlfriend

Francis Jacquelyn

Salary

$2.5 million (annually)

Net worth

Between $1 million and $5 million

Social media presence

Instagram, Twitter

Kelechi Nwakali's biography

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The up-and-coming soccer player was born in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, on 5th June 1998. There are not many details regarding his parents or background except for Kelechi Nwakali's brothers, Allwell and Chidiebere Chijioke, who are also professional soccer players.

Kelechi Nwakali's nationality

The famed football player is a Nigerian national of the Igbo ethnic background.

How old is Kelechi Nwakali?

Nwakali is 24 years old as of August 2022, and has a long career ahead of him. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

How tall is Kelechi Nwakali?

The Nigerian soccer player stands at the height of 5 feet 11 inches, equivalent to 181 centimetres, and his weight is 168 pounds or 76 kilograms.

What is Kelechi Nwakali's current club?

The renowned soccer player debuted in the soccer scene when he joined Diamond Football Academy. Following his incredible performances at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup, in which he won the Golden Ball Award, he signed with English Premier League side Arsenal.

Kelechi Nwakali's current club
Kelechi smiles during the Liga Smartbank match against Real Oviedo at Estadio Municipal Santo Domingo on 30th March 2021, in Alcorcon, Spain. Photo: Diego Souto
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On 16 September 2016, it was confirmed that Nwakali had signed for Eerste Divisie side MVV Maastricht on loan from that season. It was only a matter of time before he made his professional debut in a match against Jong Ajax.

After playing for a season in the soccer club, he joined Dutch side VVV-Venlo on loan for the first 6 months of the 2017/18 Eredivisie season. However, after the six-month loan contract expired, the soccer player opted to return to MVV Maastricht for the second half of the season.

On 18th July 2018, the renowned football player signed a loan for FC Porto, where he was assigned to Porto B ahead of the 2018/19 Liga Pro season. Then, for just a season, he joined Spanish Segunda Division side SD Huesca on a three-year deal.

Kelechi Nwakali's transfer news came along on 5th April 2022, when his contract got terminated, and he joined fellow Spanish second division side SD Ponferradina.

Kelechi Nwakali's FIFA 22 rating

The player's overall rating in FIFA 22 is 67, with a potential of 76. He has a 3-star skill-move rating, prefers to shoot with his right foot, and his work rate is rated as medium.

Kelechi Nwakali's FIFA 22 rating
SD Huesca star in action during the La Liga Santander match against CA Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar on 20th November 2020, in Pamplona, Spain. Photo: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce
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Kelechi Nwakali's net worth

Although the player has not yet disclosed the exact figure of his net worth, various sources put it between $1 million and $5 million. The bulk of his earnings is from his soccer endeavors.

What is Kelechi Nwakali's salary?

Well, while at Huesca, the player allegedly received an annual salary of $183,000 with a weekly amount of $3500. Currently, he nets an annual salary of $2.5 million.

Kelechi Nwakali's house and cars

Regarding his assets, the soccer player seems to be doing well for himself. Needless to say, he recently flaunted his new home on his Instagram page, saying,

Thanks to God for his grace and blessings in my small home, I remain grateful to God. Unto the next project, slow and steady win the race.

Additionally, he has spotted in the past, riding in cool rides such as Mercedes Benz and the Prado TX.

Kelechi Nwakali's girlfriend

Love is beautiful, and it is even more beautiful when you find it right back. The soccer player found love in his long-term girlfriend, Francis Jacquelyn. The two have been together for some time and recently celebrated their birthdays.

Kelechi Nwakali's salary has dramatically changed his life, having come from a poor family and having fought to make it in European football. Nevertheless, he is a well-accomplished soccer player who has maintained a clean profile since his career debut.

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Lenah Ann is a Kenyan-based content creator with 2 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media and Communication from Dedan Kimathi, Kenya in 2021.