Victor Osimhen's salary: how much does this Nigerian prodigy make?

Victor Osimhen's salary: how much does this Nigerian prodigy make?

Ciku Njuguna, Adrianna Simwa
September 6, 2023 at 12:19 PM
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Victor Osimhen, a Nigerian footballer renowned for his striking abilities, currently represents Napoli in Serie A and the Nigerian national team. Victor is considered one of the best strikers in the world. What is Victor Osimhen's salary and current net worth?

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Nigerian footballer Victor Osimhen. Photo: @victorosimhen9
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Victor's reputation is built on his exceptional finishing skills, impressive speed, formidable strength, and outstanding athleticism. He has received numerous accolades and honours throughout his career.

Profile summary

Full name

Victor James Osimhen

Gender

Male

Date of birth

29th December 1998

Age

24 years old (as of 2023)

Place of birth

Lagos, Nigeria

Current residence

Naples, Italy

Nationality

Nigerian

Ethnicity

African

Religion

Christianity

Height

6'1" (186 cm)

Weight

169 lbs (77 kgs)

Eye colour

Black

Hair colour

Black

Father

Patrick Osimhen

Siblings

7

Relationship status

Dating

Girlfriend

Stefanie Kim Ladewig

Profession

Footballer

Net worth

$2 million

Salary

$5,930,776

Instagram

@victorosimhen9

Twitter

@victorosimhen9

Victor Osimhen's salary and net worth

According to Capology, the Nigerian footballer earns an annual salary of $5,930,776 for the 2023-2024 season. According to Pulse Sports Nigeria, his net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

How much is Victor Osimhen earning per week?

Victor Osimhen from Napoli averagely makes around $114,053 per week. His current contract with Napoli expires in 2025. His earnings are primarily from playing football and signing brand ambassadorship deals.

What is the market value of Victor Osimhen?

According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €120.00 million.

Career summary

His football career started in 2015 at the Nigerian football club Ultimate Strikers Academy. He has also played for the Nigerian Golden Eaglets, the under-17 national team, and the under-23 National Olympic Football team. A year later, he signed with the German club VfL Wolfsburg where he made appearances.

He also plays the centre forward position and the left and right winger positions. The rising star has played with several international clubs, such as the Belgian RSC Charleroi club.

He made 20 goals out of the 36 appearances, an impressive performance that rebuilt his confidence. He was later signed by Lille LOSC, where he made his Ligue 1 debut. His exceptional performance at the French club earned him the Ligue 1 Player of the Month. Throughout his career, he has built an outstanding goal-scoring reputation.

Victor currently plays for Napoli. He finished the season as top scorer with 26 goals, being the first African to achieve this feat.

Victor Osimhen's stats

Below is a table of his stats by competition.

Competition

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Serie A

85

53

13

Ligue 1

27

13

5

Jupiler Pro League

25

12

3

Bundesliga

14

-

-

Jupiler Pro League Europe Playoffs

7

4

1

Jupiler Pro League playoff Europa League

2

3

-

Bundesliga Playoffs

1

-

-

Victor Osimhen's cars and house

The football sensation possesses a collection of high-end automobiles, including a Mercedes G-Wagen, a Rolls-Royce, and luxury vans. Additionally, he bought a house in Nigeria, located in Mowe Town, close to the Redemption Camp.

Victor Osimhen's transfer news

Napoli's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, proudly claims that only PSG has the financial capacity to secure Victor Osimhen's signature this summer. De Laurentiis has attached a staggering €200 million valuation to Osimhen, eliminating potential teams like Manchester United.

Who is Victor Osimhen?

He is a Nigerian footballer born on the 29th of December 1998. He was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. He was raised by his father, Elder Patrick Osimhen, following the demise of his mother. Unfortunately, his father passed away in 2020 at 80 years of age.

Which part of Edo State is Victor Osimhen from?

The footballer hails from Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State. Victor Osimhen's tribe is Esan.

Who is Victor Osimhen's wife?

The player is not married but is currently dating a woman named Stefanie Kim Ladewig. The couple have one child, Hailey, who was born in 2022.

Victor Osimhen's salary positions him among the highest-paid athletes at Napoli. His impressive goal-scoring statistics make him one of the most valuable Nigerian footballers.

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Ciku Njuguna
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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Adrianna Simwa
Adrianna Simwa is a content writer at Sports Brief, where she has worked since mid-2022. She has written for many periodicals on a variety of subjects, including news, celebrities, and lifestyle, for more than three years.