Boniface, Osimhen Among Top 10 Most Valued African Footballers
Super Eagles stars Victor Boniface and Victor Osimhen have secured spots in the top 10 most valued African footballers, according to the latest rankings by the CIES Football Observatory. Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is ranked third, while Napoli’s Osimhen, recently crowned the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, holds the fourth position. Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson tops the list, followed by Mohammed Kudus.
Boniface’s rise to third place has been notable given his recent arrival at Bayer Leverkusen during the 2023 summer transfer window. He has had an outstanding season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists, which earned him the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year award. His market value now stands at €86.5 million, reflecting his significant impact in German football under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.
Osimhen, known for his goal scoring prowess at Napoli, is valued at €85.6 million. Despite his release clause being approximately €120 million, his ranking has surprised some in the Nigerian football community. This valuation considers his talent, injury records, and potential future performance. Recently linked with a move to Chelsea, Osimhen’s high valuation highlights the financial commitment required to secure his services.
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Super Eagles stars Victor Boniface and Victor Osimhen have secured spots in the top 10 most valued African footballers, according to the latest rankings by the CIES Football Observatory. Boniface, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, is ranked third, while Napoli’s Osimhen, recently crowned the 2023 CAF Player of the Year, holds the fourth position. Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson tops the list, followed by Mohammed Kudus.
Boniface’s rise to third place has been notable given his recent arrival at Bayer Leverkusen during the 2023 summer transfer window. He has had an outstanding season, scoring 21 goals and providing 10 assists, which earned him the Bundesliga Rookie of the Year award. His market value now stands at €86.5 million, reflecting his significant impact in German football under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.
Osimhen, known for his goal scoring prowess at Napoli, is valued at €85.6 million. Despite his release clause being approximately €120 million, his ranking has surprised some in the Nigerian football community. This valuation considers his talent, injury records, and potential future performance. Recently linked with a move to Chelsea, Osimhen’s high valuation highlights the financial commitment required to secure his services.
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