Sulley Muntari's net worth: Get to know the worth of the Ghanaian football legend

Sulley Muntari's net worth: Get to know the worth of the Ghanaian football legend

Grace Waruguru
updated at November 9, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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What is Sulley Muntari's net worth? The Ghanaian football legend has flown his country's flag high and made significant accomplishments in the sport. He is one of the wealthiest athletes in Africa and has ventured into numerous money-making endeavors to attain financial stability. This article digs deeper into his financial standing, salary, investments, and more.

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Sulley Muntari is a Ghanaian professional footballer with a net worth of approximately $22 million. Photo: Quality Sport Images (Modified by author)
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Suleyman is a gifted player, businessman, and philanthropist. He is married to Ghanaian entrepreneur Menaye Donkor, and they have two children together. He has several investments in Ghana and Italy that have all contributed to his wealth. So what is Sulley Muntari's net worth?

Sulley Muntari's profile and bio summary

Full name

Suleyman Ali Muntari

Age

39 years old (As of 2023)

Nickname

Sulley

Date of birth

August 27, 1984

Zodiac sign

Virgo

Nationality

Ghanaian

Place of birth

Konongo, Ashanti, Ghana

Current residence

Milan, Italy

Ethnicity

African

Religion

Muslim

Parents

Alhaji Sulley and Hajia Kande

Siblings

Sulley Muniru, Tamimu Muntari

Marital status

Married

Spouse

Menaye Donkor

Children

2

Height

5 feet, 10 inches

Weight

87kgs

Hair colour

Black

Eye colour

Dark brown

Profession

Former professional footballer

Position

Central midfielder

Net worth

$22 million

Social media presence

X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram

Sulley Muntari's background

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Sulley Muntari played for teams like Sunderland, AC Milan, and Al Ittihad. Photo: Quality Sport Images (Modified by author)
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Suleyman Muntari (aged 39 years old in 2023) is a Ghanaian footballer born on August 27, 1984. The athlete has represented his country and several international clubs and ranks among the richest athletes in Ghana and Africa. He is the son of Alhaji Sulley and Hajia Kande and grew up alongside one brother and sister, Sulley Muniru and Tamimu Muntari. The athlete started playing by the age of 15 in various local tournaments.

Career

Sulley's first team was the Liberty Professionals Youth team, which he played in as a teenager. At 16, he joined the Ghana Under-20 team at 16. His skill became noticed by international stakeholders, and he joined the Italian club Udinese in 2001. He stayed with the team until 2007 and proceeded to Portsmouth.

Muntari also played for Inter Milan, Sunderland, and AC Milan. Some of his career achievements include:

  • Portsmouth FA Cup (2007/2008)
  • Ghana Africa Cup of Nations second runner-up (2008)
  • Calcio Trade Ball Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)

What is ‌Sulley Muntari's net worth?

what is the net worth of Sulley Muntari
Sulley Mutari is the owner of 4FKMotosport, a car pimping company based in Italy. Photo: Marco Luzzani (Modified by author)
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Sulley's tenure with the national team, the Black Stars, and other clubs has earned him an impressive fortune. He is one of the wealthiest Ghanaian athletes in 2023. According to several online sources, Sulley Muntari's net worth in 2023 is approximately $22 million.

How much is Sulley Muntari paid?

What is Sulley Muntari's salary per week? Muntari joined Hearts of Oak, a Ghanaian Premier League franchise, in 2022. He earns approximately $0.14 monthly. He reportedly did not want to receive remuneration when he joined the team, but the figure was agreed on to meet business obligations. He is among the lowest earners in the league.

In 2015, during his tenure with Al Ittihad, his salary was approximately $1.7 million per ghstudents.com. The details of his wages in the other teams remain undisclosed. According to ghanasoccernet.com, his transfer fee from AC Milan to Al Ittihad was 14 million Euros.

Brand endorsements

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Sulley Muntari is married to Menaye Donkor and they have two children together. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos (Modified by author)
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Suleyman has worked with numerous brands throughout his career, including Samsung and Puma. Unfortunately, the financial details of these engagements are not public. The father of two loves collecting watches and owns brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Phillipe.

Business ventures

Besides football, Sulley is an astute businessman. He runs SM (Sports Management), an agency that helps young athletes in Ghana and other African countries to achieve their dream of playing professional football. Additionally, the central midfielder owns 4FKMotosport, an Italian-based company that pimps (refurbishes) luxury cars and targets high-end clients.

Muntari runs his fashion label, 4FK Motorsport, which produces stylish and trendy clothing for both men and women. He frequently rocks designer brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada.

Sulley Muntari's cars

Sulley lives a comfortable life thanks to his successful career. He is also a lover of luxury cars and owns a collection of them, including an Escalade, a Lamborghini, and a Ferrari.

Sulley Muntari's house

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Sulley Muntari owns residential property in Ghana and Italy. Photo: Claudio Villa (Modified by author)
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The 39-year-old owns a posh mansion in Accra, Ghana, and a palatial home in Milan, Italy. The house in Italy boasts elegant features, including high ceilings, antiques, winding staircases, paintings, sculptures, and chandeliers.

Sulley Muntari's private jet

In 2016, Muntari and his family were spotted boarding a private jet. The details of whether he owns the luxurious aircraft are unconfirmed.

What does Sulley Muntari do now?

Suleyman retired from the Black Stars in 2014. After playing internationally for several years, he returned home to play for the Hearts of Oak. The businessman also runs the Sulley Muntari Foundation, which provides education and healthcare for children and families in Ghana.

Sulley Muntari salary per week
Sulley Muntari plays for Ghanaian Premier League's Heart of Oaks which he joined in 2022. Photo: Valerio Pennicino (Modified by author)
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What is the net worth of Sulley Muntari? At 39 years old, the former Black Stars player has achieved impressive achievements owing to his commitment and pursuit of excellence. His current earnings are likely his way of supporting local football by taking the lowest salary in the league. Will he return to the international scene? Netizens will be on the lookout.

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Grace Waruguru
Grace has over 4 years of experience in article writing and digital media content creation for various local and global brands. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (Public Relations) from Daystar University, Kenya.