Get to know Nathan Tella’s salary, net worth and biography here

Get to know Nathan Tella’s salary, net worth and biography here

Ciku Njuguna
January 21, 2024 at 1:59 PM
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Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella is the number 19 right winger who plays for Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The Nigerian football player has successfully played in the Bundesliga in the Bundesliga, Championship and Premier League. Dig into this article for details of Nathan Tella's salary, net worth and contract details.

Nathan Tella's salary
Nathan Tella was pictured during a press conference for the UEFA Europa League at Ullevi Stadium on November 29, 2023, in Sweden. Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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How much money do Bundesliga players make? The winger's journey in the Bundesliga began in August 2023. This article is a comprehensive report of Tella's earnings in each team.

Nathan Tella's profile summary

Full name

Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella

Nickname

Tellz, Star Boy

Date of birth

5 July 1999

Age

24 years old as of January 2024

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Place of birth

Lambeth, South London, England

Nationality

British-Nigerian

Weight

70 kilograms (154.3 lbs)

Height

173 centimetres (5'6")

Education

Edwinstree intermediate school

Freman College

Profession

Professional football player

Position(s)

Second striker, right and left winger

Current team

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Debut

1 July 2015

Years active

2007 - 2024

Net worth

$5.6 million

Social media

Instagram, X(Twitter), Facebook, Threads

How much is Nathan Tella's salary?

Young football players breaking into the scene do not receive similar earnings to more experienced players. Sports Brief has used credible sources such as Salary Sport, Spotrac and Capology to prepare a comprehensive report of the winger's career earnings. Scroll down for details of Nathan Tella's salary history.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

The 24-year-old right midfielder transferred to the Bundesliga side for $25.3 million. While some sources report that his annual salary at the club is $2.95 million, others claim that his 2022/23 yearly wage was $820,000.

Southampton FC

Nathan's journey with Southampton began with the club's Under-23 team. According to Salary Sport, he received $37,456 and $1.2 million between 2018 and 2023. The team's average salary is $39,613, which translates to $2 million annually, making him one of the club's lowest earners.

How much was Nathan Tella sold for?
Burnley's striker Nathan Tella warms up ahead of kick-off during an English FA Cup match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on March 18, 2023. Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP.
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Burnley FC

On the 11th of August 2022, he transferred on a loan transfer from Southampton to EFL Championship's Burnley FC.

What is Nathan Tella's net worth?

According to Salary Sport, the midfielder has a net worth of $5.6 million. Other sources claim that the figure ranges between $1 million and $5 million.

Nathan Tella's brief bio

The number 11 midfielder for Nigeria's national football team, Nathan Tella, is 24 years of age as of January 2024. His listed height is 5 feet 6 inches (173 centimetres), and he weighs 154.3 lbs (70 kilograms).

The right-footed winger was born on the 5th of July 1999 in Lambeth, a South London borough, to Nigerian parents. Other publications report that he was born in Stevenage in England.

How old is Nathan Tella?
Burnley's Nathan Tella (right) competes against Luton Town's Marvelous Nakamba (left) during a Sky Bet Championship match at Kenilworth Road on February 18, 2023. Photo by Andrew Kearns/CameraSport.
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In an interview with Southampton's official YouTube channel, he acknowledged his father's influence in his career choice and success. The start of his career with the Bedwell Rangers Under-7 team, a move by his father, got him noticed by Arsenal's scouts.

Speaking to the press, Nathan Tella acknowledged his family's support and influence, saying,

“They motivated me when I was younger. There were times when I was not in the mood to train or I was tired after school, but they always said, 'It will pay off in the long run, ' and at the moment, it is paying off. Credit to them, I am happy they kept pushing me and motivating me to live my dream.”

Nathan Tella's position
Southampton's Nathan Tella celebrates during a Sky Bet Championship match against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on August 19, 2023, in Plymouth. Photo by Matt Watson/Southampton FC.
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Career

The Nigerian wonderkid's journey to football stardom began at the age of six. From the Bedwell Rangers, he began training with Arsenal Academy at the age of seven before joining the Southampton academy in 2017.

Which position does Nathan Tella play in?

According to his Transfermarkt profile, throughout his career, Tella has played in the right back, right midfield, second striker, and right and left-wing positions. However, the Football Critic reveals that in the last 50 matches, he played the most matches as an attacking midfielder.

Who does Nathan Tella play for?

At the time of writing, the right-winger plays for Bundesliga's Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Here is a summary of his playing history. He transferred to the first-tier team on August 27, 2023, from EFL Championship's Southampton FC under Xabi Alonso.

Where is Nathan Tella playing now?
Burnley's Nathan Tella (centre) controls the ball under pressure from Millwall players during a Sky Bet Championship match at Turf Moor on August 30, 2022, in Burnley, England. Photo by Alex Livesey.
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Nathan Tella plays for Nigeria and is one of the newest Super Eagles players. He received his first call-up for the Nigerian National football team during the 19th of November 2023 Africa World Cup qualification tournaments.

Will Nathan Tella play in AFCON 2024?

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations is held in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, between January 13 and February 11, 2024. Over 20 players from the Bundesliga have been called on international duty for the AFCON tournaments. However, Nathan has not been named to Nigeria's Total Energies AFCON squad.

Nathan Tella's stats

The young soccer player has built a reputation as one of the elite footballers playing in the Bundesliga's top-flight team. Scroll down for a summary of Nathan Tella's goals and assists from each team as of 16th January 2024.

Where is Nathan Tella now?
Burnley's Nathan Tella (left) looks to get past Wigan Athletic's Ryan Nyambe (right) during a match at Turf Moor on March 11, 2023, in the United Kingdom. Photo by Rich Linley/CameraSport.
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Team

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

15

2

1

Southampton FC

44

3

6

Burnley FC

45

19

5

Southampton FC Under-21

46

12

7

Southampton FC Under-18

2

-

-

Arsenal FC Under-18

9

1

1

Reading FC Under-18

1

-

-

Norwich City Under-18

1

1

-

Frequently asked questions

The 2022/23 English 2nd-tier champion has bolstered Leverkusen's forward line with his energetic dribbling, electric pace and creative right foot. Some of Nathan Tella's awards and achievements include the March 2023 PFA Player of the Month in March and a nomination to the December 2020 Premier League 2 Player of the Month award. Have a look at some interesting facts about his personal and professional life.

Where is Nathan Tella?
Leverkusen's Nathan Tella in action during a match against BK Hockey at Ullevi Stadium on November 30, 2023, in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photo by Jörg Schüler/Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
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1. Who is Burnley's top goal scorer in 2022/23?

In the 2022/23 season, Nathan was the leading goal scorer for Burnley. During the season, the Southampton loanee played in 45 matches and netted 19 goals with 5 assists.

2. What is Nathan Tella's FC 24 rating?

According to EA Sports, Nathan's FC 24 player rating is 74. He scores his highest points in dribbling, crossing, balance, acceleration, sprint speed, and shooting.

3. What was Nathan Tella's FIFA 23 rating?

His SoFIFA profile rates him at 74, with a potential rating of 80. However, his FIFA 23 rating is 72, with a potential rating of 79. His top-rated skills in FIFA 23 are acceleration, sprint speed, agility, stamina, shot power, dribbling, and ball control.

Nathan Tella's transfer fee
Southampton's Nathan Tella (left) battles for possession with Diego Llorente (right) during a match against Leeds at St Mary's Stadium on May 18, 2021 in England. Photo by Frank Augstein/Pool.
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Final word

As an up-and-coming wunderkind, Nathan Tella's salary does not reflect his true talent. With his career trajectory, the amount is allegedly set to increase considerably.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.
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