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Richest Nigerian footballers — Mikel Obi ranked #1 with $57m net worth

by Damilare Aanu
May 19, 2018
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Who is the richest footballer in Nigeria?

1. Mike Obi | Net worth: $57 million

Mike Obi

The time has finally come to reveal the richest football player in Nigeria, and it is none other than John Mikel Obi. He was born as John Michael Nchekwube Obinna on April 22, 1987 in Jos.

He has been a professional footballer since 2002, and he spent most of his time playing for Chelsea. These days, he plays for Tianjin Teda.

Mike Obi

As for Obi’s net worth, you might come across drastically different numbers depending on the source. But according to the source we have been citing throughout this article (NaijaQuest), it is currently at $57 million. He is reported to own real estate in several countries, as well as flashy cars, so it is obvious that he is quite rich.

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That is all we can tell you about the richest footballers in Nigeria. Have you found out something new today? Do you wish you would rather play football than work at your current job? 🙂

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