While new stars such as Mohammed Sallah, Nabykeita, Victor Moses, Wilfred Zaha, and Sadio Mane are beginning to spearhead the image of football in Africa, the likes of John Mikel Obi, Jay Jay Okocha, Didier Drogba and Nwankwo Kanu have gotten their names written in the sand of time.

Meet the 10 Richest African Footballers

10. Sulley Alimuntari (Ghana)

• Date of Birth: August 27, 1984
• Age: 39 Years Old
• Status: Retired
• Net Worth: $40 Million
• Previous Clubs: Portsmouth, Internazionale Milan, Sunderland, AC Milan, Ittihad FC, Pescara, and Deportivo La Coruna

The richest African footballer on spot 10 is the former Ghanaian midfielder whose estimated net worth can be linked to his 18-year-old career as a footballer player.

Sulley started his career with the liberty professional in his hometown before moving to the Italian Serie A club Udinese and has since played with at least 8 clubs including Internazionale, and Milan.

Asides from his contracts and endorsement deals, the 39 years old also run a car business in Italy called the 4FKmotorsport which has long added to his net worth.

9. Kolo Toure (Ivory Coast)

• Date of Birth: March 19, 1981
• Age: 43 Years Old
• Status: Active
• Net Worth: $43 million
• Previous Club: ASECMimosas, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Celtic.

This Ivorian player is also one of Africa’s richest football players with a net worth of $43 million thanks to his football career which has spanned over 2 decades.

His career began with the ASEC Mimosas in Ivory Coast before joining Arsenal FC in 2002 and later became a  member of the famous ‘invincible s’ side of the 2003–04 season and subsequently signed for Man City where he earned $190,000 every week.

Though he also moved to Liverpool and Celtic, it wasn’t long before he retired and became an active coach for Celtic. Asides from this, he also has a  number of endorsement deals.

8. John Mikel Obi (Nigeria)

• Date of Birth: April 22, 1987
• Age: 37 Years Old
• Status: Retired.
• Net Worth: $50 million
• Previous Clubs: Lyn, Tianjin TEDA, Chelsea

Mikel is one of the highly celebrated football players in his home country and beyond. He began his career at the age of 12 at the Pepsi Football Academy and he became widely known at the FIFA Under17 world Championship in Finland after he was named the second-best player after Lionel Messi.

Before he retired he played for several such as Lyn, TianjinTEDA, and Chelsea. His earnings with these clubs as well as take-home pay and endorsement deals with the likes of Amsel Malta, and peak also add to his net worth.

Asides from this, Mikel is also into real estate and according to sources, this investment cuts across countries such as Nigeria, China, and Surrey. The former also live and spends this fortune on exotic cars and houses with are scattered at home and abroad.

7. Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo)

• Date of Birth: February 26, 1984
• Age: 40 Years Old
• Status: Active
• Net Worth: $57 Million
• Previous Clubs: Monaco, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Metz, Monaco, Real Madrid, İstanbul Başakşehir, Kayserispor, and Sassi

The 40 years old started his football career at the age of 11 at the Centre de Development Sportif and in 1991, he was taken to France thanks to the Metz coach Francis De Taddeo who scouted him out during the youth tournament thereafter he was taken to France.

Since the start of his career, he remained a star player and soon signed several contacts with reputable clubs in England. In 2012, he earned an estimated value of $7,540,000 from contracts alone and about $8810,000 as annual salary with Tottenham Hotspur and $268,000 weekly pay with Manchester City.

Asides from the above, he has also signed several endorsement deals with the likes of Adidas, Power Horse, and 22 Bet.

He also enjoys a luxurious life with several cars, jets, and power bikes to his name. Adebayor also owns a couple of mansions in countries such as Ghana, Togo, and UK.

6. Michael Essien (Ghana)

• Date of Birth: December 03, 1982
• Age: 41 Years Old
• Status: Active
• Net Worth: $70 Million
• Previous Clubs: Bastia, Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Milan, Panathinaikos, Persib Bandung

Micheal Essien began his career with the Liberty professionals in Ghana his home country before moving to France in 2000. At this time, he also joined SC Bastia and in 2003, he joined league champions Olympique Lyonnais. Since then, Micheal signed with other clubs including Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Milan accounting for his net worth.

Asides from his football career, he works with notable brands such as; telecom giants MTN, Samsung, and Pepsi.

Read Also: 12 Richest Black Billionaires, Their Net Worth, and How They Made Their Fortune

5. Nwankwo Kanu (Nigeria)

• Date of Birth: August 1, 1976
• Age: 48 years old
• Status: Retired
• Net Worth: $100 Million
• Previous Clubs: Inter Milan, Arsenal, Iwuanyawu Nationale, Portsmouth, and West Bromwich Albion

With the above net worth, Papilo as fondly called is regarded as one of the richest football players not just in Nigeria his home country but in Africa at large.

He began his career at the age of 15 with the Nigerian team known as Iwuanyanwu Nationale from 1992 to 1993. Following his skillful outputs, he soon rose to fame on the international level after helping his national team earn a goal medal at the

While his football career remains the major contributor to his accumulated wealth, the  48 years old also makes an impressive income from his businesses. As you would easily find, he has invested in a number of businesses through the  Papilo Group of companies which includes; real estate, Kanu sports TV, Papilo modeling agency, Kanu Nwankwo bottled water, sports centers, and football academy.

4. Jay Jay Okocha (Nigeria)

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• Date of Birth: August 14, 1973
• Age: 51 Years Old
• Status: Retired.
• Net Worth: $150 Million
• Previous Clubs: Fenerbahce, Paris Saint Germain, Bolton Wanderers, Qatar SC, Borussia Neunkrichen, Eintracht Frankfurt, Hull City

Augustine Azuka Okocha popular as Jay Jay Okocha is a former Nigerian attacking midfielder whose career in football spanned 18 years. His career started off with the Enugu Rangers in 1990 and soon became known after helping his home country qualify for the first world cup in 1994.

Following his style of play and versatility, he became the interest of several clubs including Paris Saint- Germain who spent $13 million on him making him one of the most expensive African players last the time.

Besides his contracts with several clubs, he also signed endorsement deals with brands such as the Indian motorcycle manufacturing company Bajaj Auto, Kwik Delivery, Xiaomi, Bullet Energy Drink, New Age Charger, and Bet king.

While Jay Jay has long retired from playing football, he currently pursues an impressive business space as the CEO of the magnificent business empire known as Jay Jay Okocha Group West Africa Limited which runs into divisions such as Bureau de Change, restaurant, bar, property development, and football management.

3. Didier Drogba (IvoryCoast)

• Date of Birth: March 11, 1978
• Age: 46 Years Old
• Status: Retired
• Net Worth: $155 Million
• Previous Clubs: Le Mans, Guingamp, Marseille,  Shanghai Shenhua, Galatasaray,

Montreal Impact, Chelsea, and Phoenix rising

Drogba retired at the age of 40 in 2008 and he did that after a successful football career that spanned over 19 years. He is still recognized as one of the greatest African players of all time and more specifically; a striker.

His years as a player saw him exert his striking abilities, free-kick techniques, and goal-scoring prowess which earned him global recognition in a little time. While he is mostly identified for his input in the Ivory Coast national team and the country’s peace and stability, the striker also has an impressive record with other clubs such as Chelsea and Phoenix Rising.

Drogba also made part of his wealth from endorsement deals with Pepsi which he has since redirected the earnings into charity setups. Asides from being the co-owner of the Phoenix Rising club, he also oversees and manages the Drogba Foundation. The striker has also purchased a 5% stake in a gold mine which would yield great returns in the coming years as he considers it an investment in the infrastructure of his country.

2. Yaya Touré (Ivory Coast)

• Date of Birth: May 13, 1983
• Age: 41 Years Old
• Status: Retired
• Net Worth: $170 Million
• Previous Club: Monaco, Barcelona, Beveren, MetalurhDonetsk, Olympiacos, Manchester City

For a career that started off in the mid-90s, it’s no surprise that Yaya Toure’s net worth runs into millions. His versatility quickly made him one of the highly sought-after players and this got him contracts from several reputable Clubs including the likes of Barcelona, Olympiacos, and Manchester City.

1. Samuel Eto ́o (Cameroon)

• Date of Birth: March 10, 1981
• Age: 43 Years Old
• Status: Retired
• Net Worth: $202 Million
• Previous Club: Mallorca, Barcelona, InterMilan, Anzhi Makhachkala, Real Madrid, Everton, Chelsea, Konyaspor, Antalyaspor, Sampdoria

Topping the list of Africa’s richest football players is Cameroonian, Samuel Eto’o who in many accounts is considered one of the best strikers of all time with many trophies to his name.

Since joining the Real Madrid youth team at the age of 16, he has played for over 10 teams before retiring after 20 years and earning global recognition for his goal-scoring skills.

In his early years, Eto’o held the record as the highest-paid footballer in the world with an annual salary of $26 million at a point, His contracts and endorsement deal also added up to his accumulated worth of $202 million.

Like most rich athletes, he has invested his money into several businesses including real estate, and it’s only a matter of time before his net worth runs into billions.

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Adewale Ogunleye is a former American football player who played as a defensive end. He began his journey into American football in his high school days and eventually played in the major leagues for 11 years. Ogunleye has played for teams such as Miami Dolphins, Chicago Bears, and Houston Texans.

He is married to an American doctor and shares 2 kids with her, as of 2022. Most interesting is the fact that the former football player is a philanthropist who is now working to help athletes better their lives and finances.

Bio of Adewale Ogunleye

The former American football player was born on August 9, 1977, in the Brooklyn United States of America. His parents, Gabriel Ogunleye and Lawrencia Ogunleye moved from Nigeria to the United States before the NFL player was born. They were degree owners who also got decent jobs in the United States.

Adewale grew up with 3 siblings and lived in rough neighborhoods for most of their young days. His siblings are named Patricia, Ranti, and Dayo.

He attended Tottenville High School, Huguenot, Staten Island where he began his football pursuits. Upon graduation, he moved to Indiana University, Bloomington from 1996 to 1999. Adewale played college football before he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in English.

Adewale Ogunleye has links to royalty amongst the Yoruba people of Nigeria; his paternal grandfather was the king of Emure, in Ekiti State; Oba Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo, The king was born in 1922 and died in 1974. His father would have been the king following the death of Oba Ogunleye but he was still too young to ascend the throne.

Adewale’s grandfather ruled his people from 1967 until his death, years later. As a result of this relationship, Ogunleye is known to be a prince (omoba) in the Yoruba land of Ekiti state.

Adewale Played American Professional Football for 11 Years

Former NFL Pro Bowl Defensive End, Adewale Ogunleye began his professional career in 2000 when he was signed to the Miami Dolphins where he played as a free agent. Three years later, he was named to the Pro Bowl after leading the AFC with 15 sacks.

In 2004, Adewale moved to Chicago Bears where he captained the team after being there for two years. He was a player here till 2009 after which he moved to Houston Texas where he stayed for a year before his retirement.

While active in the sport, Adewale had a total tackle of 389 and 67.5 sacks. Despite his success, he retired after suffering an injury that placed him on a season-end injury while with the Bears.

Ogunleye is Married to a Dental Doctor

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On July 7, 2014, the Yoruba prince, Adewale Ogunleye, got married to a dental doctor known as Amira. She now goes by the name Doctor Amira Ogunleye and has been in the medical field in Florida for quite a while.

The marriage between the former football player and his dentist wife has birthed two children. Their first child is a daughter named Aduralere Ogunleye who was born on November 27, 2015. 2 years after her birth, Amira and Adewale gave birth to Prince Asa Ogunleye on February 6, 2017.

Here is Other Information about Adewale Ogunleye You May Have Missed

1. He is the Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS

As of September 2021, Adewale Ogunleye began to head a segment known as ‘Athletes & Entertainers’ of the new USB wealth program. In his position, he helps sports icons and singers to plan their financial futures.

Ultimately, he aims to help entertainers and athletes build their wealth and be smart about their financial decisions.

2. Adewale Ogunleye Founded ‘Goal Power Foundation’

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Prince Adewale has always been passionate about helping people around him. He tries to promote education in whatever form. To this end, the former athlete started the Goal Power foundation in college.

The foundation aimed to expose students to different occupations bordering sports. Goal Power’s aim grew to assist needy families. Thus far, Adewale has donated food and livestock to elementary schools in New York and Chicago through the foundation.

READ ALSO: Karl Toko-Ekambi: 10 Fascinating Facts To Know About The Footballer

3. Some of His Honors and Awards

Adewale Ogunleye has received some notable awards for his stellar performances as an athlete. Some of these honors include the following:

• 3X All-Big Ten (1997, 1998, 1999)
• NFL Pro Bowl – In 2003
• NFL All-Pro – In 2003
• Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award, Miami Dolphins – In 2002
• Indiana University Athletic Hall of Fame – In 2014

4. Adewale Ogunleye Went Back to School to Learn about Business

In 2012, the Emure prince went to The George Washington University School of Business and graduated in 2014 with an MBA in General Business Administration and Management.

5. The Prince Had an Emotional Visit to His Hometown

In 2006, Adewale Ogunleye visited his hometown. Before then, the last time he was in his country of origin once was at the age of 13. Upon his visit, the prince was welcomed by his extended relatives who were happy to see him.

In his interview, he stated that being home exposed him to a lot. He noted how his people seldom take things for granted. He differentiated life back home from what was the norm in the United States of America.

Also, he did not shy away from his philanthropic nature. While there, Prince Ogunleye aided students in his city by paying their school fees.

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More so, the 72-year-old has been married twice all her life and she is currently a mother of 5 girls including popular tennis players, Serena and Venus Williams.

Engrossing Details about Oracene Price

1. She was Born in Saginaw, Michigan

Oracene Price was born on April 3, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan.

Not much is known about her early childhood except that she attended Buena Vista High School and graduated in 1970. She also is known to have attended Western Michigan University.

2. Price Had 3 Children from Her First Marriage and 2 From Her Second

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Price has been married twice in her lifetime. Her first marriage was to Yusef Rasheed. The couple got married in 1972 and stayed together for 7 years until Yusef died in 1979 of a heart attack. However, the couple had 3 children together; Yetunde Price (1972-2003), Isha Price (born 1974), and Lyndrea Price (born 1978).

After the death of Price’s first husband, she married Richard Williams in 1980. The couple’s meeting is believed to have had something to do with tennis since they both love the game.

Price and Richard’s marriage was blessed with two daughters; Venus Williams (born 17 June 1980) and Serena Williams (born 26 September 1981).

The couple, however, got divorced in 2002 citing irreconcilable differences. Nonetheless, Price and her former husband have continued to remain jointly supportive of their daughters despite their separation.

After the split, Richard married Lakeisha Juanita Graham in 2010 but Price remained unmarried to date.

3. Oracene Price and Her Ex-Husband Coached their Daughters in Tennis

Price and her ex-husband Richard notably made their coaching career debut in 1994 and they coached their daughters Venus Williams and Serena Williams for the better part of their coaching career.

The estranged couple decided their daughters were going to be professionals after seeing Virginia Ruzici playing on T.V. Richard wrote an 85-page plan and started giving tennis lessons to Venus and Serena at a very young age.

Richard and Oracene worked very hard on their girls that they began to win grand slam tournaments when they began to play pro.

Oracene and Richard have won multiple tournaments with their daughter Serena Willams and with the William sisters. Below is a quick list of some of their important victories.

• Career Golden Slam – (singles with Serena)
• 7 times Australian Open – (with Serena)
• 3 times French Open – (with Serena)
• 12 times Wimbledon – (with William sisters)
• 8 times U.S Open – (with William sisters)
• 2 times Olympic gold medal – (with William sisters)
• 6 times WTA Tour Champions – (with William sisters)
• 28 times WTA Tier I/Premier Mandatory/Premier 5 -(with William sisters)
• Career Golden Slam – Doubles – (with William sisters)
• 4 times Australian Open – (with William sisters)
• 2 times French Open – (with William sisters)
• 6 times Wimbledon (with William sisters)
• 2 times US Open – (with William sisters)
• 3 times Olympic gold medal Fed Cup champions (with William sisters)
• 2 times Hopman Cup (with Serena)

4. Oracene Home-schooled Her Children with Richard Williams

The celebrity mother has said that she took time to homeschool her children; Serena and her sister from elementary through high school so that they could have more time to practice tennis.

Her estranged husband has also said that homeschooling gave his girls the opportunity to train for several hours every day until they were ready to attend public high schools.

5. Her First Daughter was Shot Dead Near a Crack House in 2003

Price’s first daughter, Yetunde was murdered on September 14, 2003, at age 33. Her death happened while she was chatting with her boyfriend, Rolland Wormley, in her SUV which was parked near a crack house in Compton, California.

She was shot in the head by members of the Southside Compton Crips street gang, who were guarding the crack house. The gang perceived Yetunde to be a member of a rival gang, Lime Hood Piru. After she was shot, her boyfriend drove her to a relative’s home, where he called emergency service.

However, Yetunde was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. It was agreed in the trial that Yetunde was an innocent victim passing through the area.

13 years later, her sisters opened the Yetunde Price Community Center, a community center in Compton for victims of violence and their families.

Before her death, Yetunde was a mother of 3 who worked as a personal assistant and personal nurse to her sisters, Serena, and Venus Williams.

SEE ALSO: Lyndrea Price Is Serena Williams’ Sister Also A Tennis Star? 10 Facts About Her

6. Her Daughter Serena Williams Officially Retired from Tennis in September 2022

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Prices’ daughter Serena Williams retired from tennis in September 2022.

Before her retirement, she was widely considered one of the greatest women’s tennis players of all time since after making her professional debut in 1995.

In her retirement speech, Serena said she was evolving away from tennis toward other things that are important to her. According to Serena, she initially dislike the word retirement and preferred evolution.

7. Price’ Family’s Story Was Narrated in the Movie King Richard

Oracene Price’s family was the inspiration behind King Richard 2021. The movie is an American biographical sports drama that starred actors like Will Smith as Richard Williams and Aujanue Ellis as Oracene Price.

The movie is a glimpse of how Price and Richard became instrumental in shaping their daughter’s athletic careers.

Oracene said in a youtube interview that she was impressed with the movie and how Ellis portrayed her for who she was in the movie.

The movie premiered at the 48th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021, and was theatrically released on November 19 2021 by Warner Bros Pictures and the HBO Max streaming service.

The movie was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review. It also earned 6 nominations at the 94th Grammy Awards. More so, for his performance in the movie, Will Smith won multiple awards including the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award.

8. She Describes Herself as a Deeply Spiritual Woman

The 72-years-old celebrity mother has described herself as a deeply spiritual woman and a devout follower of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. She also believes that the biggest influence on her daughters has been stability, faith, and discipline.

9. Price Does Charity Alongside Her Daughter Serena

Oracene has confirmed that she does charity with her daughter Serena. The duo said they are committed to helping less privileged kids, especially in African countries to be in school. They have had charity tours in Kenya, South Africa, and Senegal to build schools.

10. How Rich is Oracene Price?

Serena Williams’ mother is generally reported to have a net worth of $1.5 million. This is ultimately tied to her coaching career with her daughters which lasted for 9 years.

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Ryan Babel is a 37 year-old Dutch winger who had spells in the Netherlands, England, Germany, Spain, and Turkey for clubs such as Ajax, Liverpool, Fulham, Hoffenheim, Besiktas, and Galatasaray. Additionally, he has represented the Dutch national team since 2005 and at every level from the Under-17 to the Under-23. He was part of the team that represented the Netherlands at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup in Germany and South Africa, respectively.

He was a lethal goal-scoring weapon at Ajax but failed to impress after his almost £12 million move to Liverpool in 2007. Presently, he is out of contract.

Early Life And Background Of The Dutch Footballer

Ryan Babel was born Ryan Guno Babel on 19th December 1986 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands to his parents, Asta Babel and Guno Babel. He is currently 37 years old.

The winger has one younger sister, Janice Babel born on 10th November 1992 who is also an athlete. She was a world under20 championships bronze medalist and a national indoor champion.

He developed an interest in soccer at a young age after he was fascinated by the likes of former Dutch footballers, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard, and went on to play for local teams such as S.V Diemen and Fortius.

By the age of 11, he went for his first AFC Ajax youth trials in 1997 and made it through the first round of selection. Unfortunately, he was unable to go beyond the round.

The following year, he made it and played for the AFC Ajax D1 team in the 1999/2000 season. Subsequently, he rose through the ranks of the youth system and was offered his finest ever promotional contract at 18. Hence, his professional football career began.

Babel’s Professional Football Career Began In 2004

He started His Journey At Home

The Dutch footballer started his professional club career with AFC Ajax in 2004 after giving him a professional contract. He made his debut for the club in February 2004 in a 4-0 victory over ADO Den Haag. Over the next 3 years, Babel impressed the Eredivisie side, scoring a couple of goals and even helping the club to a championship win on 2 different occasions.

His performances attracted the attention of clubs abroad and was heavily linked with a transfer to English clubs; Arsenal and Newcastle United in early 2007. A couple of months later, Liverpool signed the Dutch footballer on a 5-year contract worth £11.5 million.

His Spells Away From Home

During his debut season with the Merseyside club, he showed class and talents and scored some good goals in a few critical games including the champions league against Besiktas, Arsenal, and Chelsea. However, everything changed in his second season at the club. He was short of goals and playing time.

In 2011, he left the English club and joined German Bundesliga side, Hoffenheim for a reported £5.8 million fee, which was half the amount Liverpool paid Ajax for him in 2007. After spending a brief time at the club, he was released in the summer of 2012.

Later on, he returned to his boyhood club Ajax where he played for a year, scoring 4 goals in 16 league games. In June 2013, he moved to the Turkish Super lig side, Kasimpasa for 2 seasons before joining Al Ain of the UAE in 2015.

In September 2016, Babel joined the Spanish side, Deportivo La Coruna for a short time. He impressed in front of goal for the club, scoring 4 in 11 games. Despite that, he didn’t negotiate to extend his stay at the club. So in January 2017, he returned to Turkey and signed a 2 and a half year deal with Besiktas said to be £1.8 million per season.

At the end of his contract with the Turkish side, he returned to the EPL to play for Fulham in January 2019. Unfortunately, he left the English club after it was relegated and joined Turkish giants, Galatasaray on a 3-year deal in June 2019. In January 2020, he was loaned out to Ajax, and as of July 2022, he is without a club.

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Ryan Babel Scored On His Debute For The Dutch National Team

The former Liverpool winger made his first international appearance for the Oranje in March 2005 at the age of 18 and scored a goal. It was in a 2-0 win over Romania, where he was introduced as a substitute for Arjen Robben. He made history as the youngest goalscorer for the Netherlands in 68 years as well as the 4th youngest of all time.

A year after making his debut, he was in the squad that represented the Oranje in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. However, he only made a single appearance as a substitute due to a knee injury.

Four years later, he was included in the 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, but he didn’t play a single game.

At the youth level, he played for the Under-17, 19, 20, 21, and 23 teams in various competitions including the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and 2007 UEFA Under-21 Championship.

Here Are 5 Fascinating Facts About Ryan Babel

1. He Shares The Same Heritage As Former Dutch Midfielder Clarence Seedorf

As mentioned earlier, Babel was born in Amsterdam. He has ethnic roots in Suriname, a small country in South America whose official language is Dutch. Interestingly, the former Dutch football legend and one of the greatest midfielders of his time, Clarence Seedorf is of Surinamese descent.

2. The Dutch Footballer Is Also A Rapper

Apart from football, Babel is also passionate about music which started when he was a child, but the former took center stage. However, with his football days gradually coming to an end, he decided to flame his desire for music. He even featured in songs of several Dutch artists such as Ali B, Lange Frans, and Baas B.

He went as far as starting a record label to help upcoming artists. To him, music is his platform to tell stories people don’t know about him rather than use it for fame.

This is why he released The Autobiography: Chapter 1 in 2021 to tell the tales of his football career, especially his experiences with former Liverpool coach, Rafa Benitez and former Dutch coach, Louis Van Gaal. The rap album includes the following tracks:

• Biography
• Young Champ
• Entree
• Story of Glenn
• Resurrection/ Dream Big
• Glory
• Reminder
• Three Miracles

3. He Has A Son

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Babel has a son, Riley Babe. He was born to the Dutch winger in 2010. This is one of the reasons questions have been asked regarding Ryan Babel’s wife. Unfortunately, the former Liverpool player is discreet about it. He hasn’t revealed any information on his relationship status, even though it was speculated that he had been involved with two women in the past. It is possible one of them is his son’s mother.

Presently, the only woman he mentioned on his Instagram page as his bestie is Adrienne, a fitness trainer. She is also a yoga instructor and a movement advocate.

4. The Father Of One Is Looking At Other Options For Money Apart From Football

The Amsterdam native’s net worth is above $30 million. The fortune is earned from his football career, businesses, and endorsements.

Regrading football, Babel made money from his £11.5 million deal with Liverpool in 2007, £5.8 million in 2011 with Hoffeinham, and £1.8 million per season with Besiktas in 2017. This is in addition to what he made from other clubs as well.

Apart from football, he is earning pretty decently from his music business as a producer and a rapper. Besides the Dutch winger is into real estate.

To him, investing in real estate would keep money flowing in rather than splashing it on cars and other things. Hence,the kind of real estate he invests in is called the “multi-family homes.” He said investing in multi-family homes is solid considering the fact that hotels and big malls are diminishing due to the current global economic crisis.

His investment in real estate is worth $30 million and covers 50 affordable properties from Amsterdam to Miami.

5. He Is Quite Tall

The former Ajax and Liverpool player stand at a height of 856 feet 1 inch (185cm/1.m). He is taller compared to the average height of men in the Netherlands which is 6 feet 0 inches (184cm/1.85m). This height makes him a serious threat to short defenders, especially when in an aerial battle for the ball.

Presently, Ryan Babel is out of contract. It is unclear whether he would be moving elsewhere to continue playing or focus on his music career and real estate business. Whichever direction he chooses to go, it will be beneficial to him in terms of finances.

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Moussa Djenepo is a Malian international footballer who plays as a winger for the Mali national team and also the premier league club Southhampton. He was born in Bamako, Mali.

Since Dnejepo was put forward for the Golden Boy award under the age of 21, he has drawn the attention of promising clubs who recognize him as an unpolished diamond. This was until the Saints manager Ralph Hasenhüttl opted to be his refiner.

Of latte, the player whose offensive qualities have been recognized as his major strength has been likened to Liverpool’s strong man, Sadio Mane. In the same light as the latter, Moussa possesses agility, acceleration, speed, and balance.

Why is Moussa Djenepo Tipped To Be The Next Sadio Mane?

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The Malian winger has set tongues wagging with his versatility on the field. His speed, tactical awareness, and eye for the goal have drawn comparison to Mane, the Senegalese professional football player.

The Malian baller is a right-footer and plays the majority of his game on the left-wing.  However, his prompt transition to his right foot measures up to the prolific goal scorer Mane. He remains unpredictable to his opponent with his swiftness and balance.

Djenedo’s pass completion rate of 49% compared to Mane’s 50% is an important factor that proves he can handle the star’s major. Goals are made through passes and Djenepo optically positions himself to make the goals. The baller creates chances for his teammates and pushes the focus to them while he withdraws and aims for the net.

Additionally, his dribbling techniques are masterly. He is always in control of the play while he calculatingly makes a pass. The baller dribbles in counter-offensive situations and elastic defense. Djenedo delays the ball while dribbling to seek delay and prevent the advance of an attacker, buying time and yielding space. He does exactly what Mane would do if he was on the same field.

The Malian player can offer a high level of gritty realism just like Sadio Mane. His offensive style of play makes him a complete player. He possesses creative, technical, and offensive qualities just like the fastest hat-trick, Mane.

Although Mane has gained mastery in the art of the game, It is worthy to note that Djenedo’s brisk adaptation has many fans believing he can be the next Mane Sadio. In an interview, Djenedo said,” I’ll do my best to become the next Sadio Mane.” He also remarked that ” Sadio is a big inspiration for me, I like him, he’s a very big player”.  It’s only true that dreams become real from the place of determination.

Early Life And Career Progression of Moussa Djenepo?

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Djenepo was born on  June 15, 1998, in Bamako the capital of Mail to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Bayon Djenepo. Sadly, he lost his mother to the cold hands of death on February 27, 2020. The baller lives a private life and hasn’t revealed details about other members of his immediate family.

The 25 year-old winger began his career at Yeelen Olympique in Mali. Following after, he joined Standard Liege on loan. However, the club activated its buyout clause on May 30, 2017. Thus, he made a permanent move to the club.

Following that, he made a professional debut with Standard Liege on August 27, 2017, in a 4-0 loss in the Belgian First Division A to Club Brugge. Moreso, on March 11, 2018, Djenepo recorded his first goal in a 3-2 away victory against Oostende at Versluysb  Arena.

Increasingly, Djenepo signed a four-year contract with Premier League club Southampuutom on June 13, 2019, for a reported fee of £14 million. On August 24, 2019, he scored his first goal for the saint in a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion. Also, his second goal for the team in a 1-0 win against Sheffield United was recorded as the goal of the month, September 2019.

Internationally, Djenepo plays for the Mail U-20 team and made his first appearance in the 2017 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Moreso, his first call up to the senior team was on October 3, 2017. He made his first debut on 6 October 2018 in a FIFA World Cup Qualification match with ivory coast. Furthermore, he scored in a 3-1 win against South Sudan during the AFCON 2019 qualification.

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Djenepo joined Standard Liege in 2017 on loan. His impressive performance during his short time with them made them offer him a permanent deal. The winger made 37 appearances and recorded 11 goals helping the Rouches finish third in the table. It was from here that he made his move to Southampton.

He Married An Ivorian Woman

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Looking at his personal life, the Malian baller is married to his long-time Ivorian sweetheart Caramel Itanini. The duo tied the knot in an all luxurious wedding that took place in both Mali and the Ivory Coast following the list of events to be done.

His friend Mohamed Camara and other players like Hamari Traoré, Amadou Haidara, Diadié, Sékou Koita and coach Mohamed Magassouba were present to celebrate with him. Moreso, artists like Abba Wayne, Bouyé Koîté were also invited to perform during the party.

The wedding ceremony lasted for 8 days. It first began with a dinner on the night of June 5 2021 and other events were captured including a cocktail party and the traditional Akan celebration in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

What is his net worth?

Djenepo’s source of income is mainly from football. In 2019, Mousa signed a four-year contract with Southampton for a reported fee of 1.2 million euros (1 Million Pound) per year. Following that, he earns £34,000 per week, £1,768,000 per year playing for Southampton F.C. as a midfielder.

Djenepo’s is said to be worth is £5,562,960. His current contract expires on June 30, 2024.

How tall is he?

The Malian midfielder is averagely tall. He stands at a height of 1.77m (5ft 10 in) and he weighs 65kg.

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Given that he is the son of Africa’s great player Samuel Eto’o, a legendary footballer and four-time African Player of the Year award winner, it comes as no surprise to many that Etienne Eto’o embraced his father’s passion for football and started playing the sport as a child.

Since Samuel Eto’o retired in 2019, the football world awaits one that will wear his boots. Etienne has been touted as the perfect one to foster the legacy of his father after his striking goal for Cameroon at the U-20 Afcon in Mauritania.

Etienne Eto’o first played for Real Mallorca and Baleares at the youth level before he proceeded to Oviedo and now plays for the Vitoria Guimaraes U-23 team.

A Look at the 22–Year-Old’s Career Journey

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Etienne Eto’o was born on August 18, 2002, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. His parents are Samuel Eto’o and Marian Pineda. He has maintained a low profile with the determination to make a name for himself through hard work.

The Cameroonian footballer plays as a striker and center-forward. His career began with the youth team of Real Mallorca and he currently plays for the Vitoria Guimaraes U-23 team. Starting his career with Real Mallorca, he moved to the Spanish Secunda B side, Athletico Baleares, where he spent 10 months before he joined Real Oviedo which lasted for only a season.

Etienne Eto’o has also represented Cameroon on the global stage as he has played for the Cameroon U-20 and U-17 national teams. After he left Real Oviedo at the end of the 2020/21 season, he was without a club until Vitoria Guimaraes came calling and he subsequently joined the side in a free transfer to play for their U-23 team.

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Meet Etienne’s Dad, the Legendary Goal Scorer

Etienne’s dad is the legendary Samuel Eto’o, one football player history will never forget. Recognized as one of the best strikers the sport has ever seen, Eto was the third FIFA World player finalist in 2005. He won the African Cup of Nations twice and is celebrated as one of the top goal scorers of Cameroon.

He won the African player of the year four times – in 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2010 and was the second player in history to score UEFA Champions Leagues finals twice. Behind players like Lione Messi, Cesar Rodriguez, and Ladislao Kubala, Samuel Eto’o is the 4th scorer in the history of FC Barcelona recording 130 goals and the 15th best scorer in the Spanish league with 161 goals. Samuel Eto”o is the top scorer in the history of the African Cup of Nations with 18 successes and 56 goals for Cameroon.

Can Etienne Eto’o Be as Good as His Dad, Samuel Eto’o?

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Etienne seems to be taking after his father though, in his prime, he has displayed the same style of play just like his father Samuel Eto’o. It is only proper to say that he can be even better than his legendary father.

It is worthy to note that the young player’s display of great versatility on the field, his speed, tactical awareness, and brisk adaptation has brought comparison to his legendary father to Samuel Eto’o. Etienne revealed that his father influenced his decision to be a football player as he has always admired the way his father handles the ball. He also considers his father a mentor and looks up to him.

Etienne’s Uncles Also had a Career in Football

As stated, Etienne is from a footballing family and finds it natural to step into the shoes of the legends before him. Asides from his dad standing out as one of the prolific strikers in history, his uncles David Eto’o and Etienne Emmanuel Eto’o have also made marks as footballers.

• David Pierre Eto’o 

David Eto’o, 37  was born on June 13, 1987. He is the younger brother of Samuel Eto’o and the older brother of Etienne Emmanuel Eto’o. The striker started off with the Kadji Sports Academy in Cameroon and is currently playing for Eding Sport as a right-winger.

• Etienne Emmanuel Eto’o 

Etienne Eto’o, 34, is a Cameroonian professional footballer who started his career with Real Mallorca in 2007. One of his notable feats is that he recorded a striking goal only two minutes after his substitution at his first appearance with the FC Lustenau In Austria.

Etienne Eto’o last played as a striker for the team in 2012. He is the younger brother of Samuel and David Eto’o. He was born on March 17, 1990.

Did You Know that Young Eto’o Was a Victim of a Political Decree in his Nation?

Etienne Eto’o holds dual citizenship and was also eligible to play for Spain his birth country but he was called by the Cameroon national team.

The young striker started training with the young Lions as part of Thomas Libiih’s provisional team. Howbeit, his expectations were cut short as he was sidelined during the 2019 U-17 World cup. The new decree only reserved home-based Cameroon U15s and U17s national team players while foreign-based players were not selected.

Etienne reportedly revealed that he was disappointed, adding that after many weeks of restless training, he had to go home without playing because of a decree. However, he also appreciated the opportunity the got to train alongside other better players and also got to wear the Cameroon Jersey for the first time.

How Tall Is He? 

The  Cameroonian football player Etienne has athletic features and is considered to be tall. He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (189cm) and weighs 76kg ( 168Ibs).

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Importantly, Maxwel Cornet had pure talent as a child. He disported his football skills on the street of Bregbo and his uncle who spotted an Ivorian star in him facilitated his dreams by migrating him to France. The stripling being reformed by sports academy and vigorous training now makes a career from it.

The Ivorian baller started his career in France with FC Metz, proceeded to Olympique Lyon before signing for his current club. He has been a professional footballer since 2004 when he started his youth career and wears the No. 20 shirt at Burnley.

This article reveals many truths about the Ivorian star you never knew.

10 Untold facts about the Maxwel Cornet

1. How old is the football player?

Maxwel was born on September 27, 1996. His full name is Gnaly Albert Maxwell Cornet and was born to his biological parents: Songo Saha Beatrice and Dejoue Kouegba Firmin. The Ivorian baller grew up in Bregbo located in the suburbs of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He is currently 27 years old.

However, Maxwel emigrated to France when he was 3 years and 6 months old to stay with his uncle Mr. and Mrs. Jean Claude Gba in Metz, Lorraine.

2. What nationality is Maxwel Cornet?

 

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Maxwel is from the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire which is located on the southern coast of West Africa. He is an Ivorian. His parents are Ivorians and he spent the beginning of his formative years in Ivory Coast. However, given his migration to France when he was still quite young, he got neutralized by the French.

Therefore, it is safe to say that ‘Maxou’ as he is fondly called is a Franco-Ivorian.

Also Read: Jean Michaël Seri Is An Ivoirian Soccer Player: 10 Facts About Him

3. How Maxwel Cornet started his career

Jean Claude Gba discovered Maxwels’ talent at a very young age and set the pace for him by moving him to France. At the age of 8, he got enrolled with a local club ARS Laquenexy academy in France.

In 2004, his performance in the local club earned him a move to FC  Metz, an international football academy where he further developed his proficiency. During this period, he lived with football coach Romuald Giamberini and his wife Anna to enable easy access to FC Metz’s training ground.

At the age of 16, Cornet made his first professional debut for Metz senior team in 2012. furthermore, he recorded 3 goals in 12 matches in his first full season. After his second year with FC Metz, he proceeded to join Olympique Lyon at the age of 18.

During his first full season in Lyon, the Ivorian player served as the primary reliance of the team helping them record a runners-up finish in Ligue 1. Maxwel also assisted the team in securing four top-four finishes at the Groupama Stadium and entry into the Uefa Champions League.

Moreso, Burnley paid a fee of €15m (£12.9m) Lyon for the winger. the five-year deal was signed on august 29 2021

Cornet has also represented France from U-14-U21, before representing the ivory coast at the senior level in 2017. He scored 4 times in 21 appearances.

4.Maxwel’s move to France was necessitated due to his family’s lack

The winger’s move to stay with his mother’s relative was said to have been prompted by more than one reason. The need for him to be closer to the football academy is one. However, it was stated that his family was going through serious financial strains.

As a result of his background, he was adopted in order to afford his parents to take care of his other siblings. His stay with his uncle and aunt in France was quite easy and blissful as he was treated like their biological child. It was also revealed that their children treated him greatly as well.

5. How much does he earn?

 

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Maxwel cornet earns primarily from being a footballer and also as a partner with Adidas football collectives. He earns £44,000 per week, £2,288,000 per year playing for Olympique Lyonnais.

Cornet currently signed a  five-year contract for premier league club Burnley worth €15 million. His current net worth is £12,132,640.  The athlete’s current contract expires on June 30, 2026.

6. He is Burnley’s first Ivorian football player

Maxwel became the first Ivorian international player for Burnley after signing a five-year contract with the premier club. He has been making great contributions since he joined the club.

The midfielder recorded his first Burnley striking goal in his first premier league start at Leicester city volleying in a Vydra cross. Furthermore, he has scored six goals in his 12 games for the Clarets.

7. Maxwel is in a relationship?

The Ivorian professional footballer is in a relationship with Melissa Ben who many identify as his wife. In June 2019, the lovers welcomed a baby boy.

8. Why did Maxwel choose Lyon amongst other clubs?

Cornet has always been a die-hard fan of Lyon from his teenage days and it was his dream to one day play for the club. Also, from a vantage point, he revealed that what prompted him to choose Lyon amidst other clubs was to complete his progress with the French National U-19 team.

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9. His football role models Include fellow Ivorian, Didier Drogba

Cornet looks up to two people whom he recognizes as his drive. They are Didier Drogba and Alexandre Lacazette. Drogba just like Cornet is also an Ivorian whose family background and economic imbalance almost impaired his chances of becoming the Chelsea legend recognized today.

Additionally, while joining Olympique Lyonnais, they were his two referees.

10.  How tall is he?

The Ivorian professional footballer is of average height.  He stands at a height of 1.79m (5ft 10 in) and he weighs 69kg (152Ibs). Compared to other football players, he cannot be considered to be too short or tall. His height is just average.

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Yoann Touzghar is a Tunisian Centre forward attacker who is known for his excellent dribbling and attacking techniques. He has played for his country in the world cup qualification (CAF) and the 2017/2022 Africa cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Tunisian star was first featured in Club African in the 2015-2016 season where he scored once in six matches. He has since then continued to play for his home country in National and international tournaments.

Before joining Troyes, the French-born had played for clubs like Sochaux, Auxerre, RC Lens, and Amiens.

Player Profile

• Full Name: Yoann Touzghar
• Date of Birth: 28th November 1986
• Age: 37 years old
• Place of Birth: Avignon, France
• Height: 1.80m (5ft 11 inches)
• Weight: 75kg (11.3lb)
• Citizenship: French/Tunisia
• Position: Attack Centre forward
• Foot: Right
• Current Club: Troyes
• Joined: July 1, 2018
• Contract Expires: 30 June 2023
• Current Market Value: €1 million

Who is Yoann Touzghar?

The star was born in Avignon France on the 28 of November 1986. His early days in football began in Monaco and later Cannes. His senior career began in 2015 when he was featured in teams like RC Grasse, Amiens, and Lens.

There is no information yet about his family, education, or relationships. He has managed to keep his personal life from the media.

Touzhgar is however a popular name in France having performed in Racing Club de Leens from 2012 to 2015 before choosing to return to his home country. He has a total of 8 goals in 29 Ligue1 games and 29 goals in 85 Ligue2 games.

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Here Are Other Interesting Facts About The Tunisian Attacker

1. He Tested Positive for Covid-19 at the Africa Cup of Nations

Yoann alongside 5 other Tunisian players faced isolation and missed out on a couple of matches at the group stage of the AFCON 2022. This added up to the blow on the number of infections at the tournament in Cameroon.

The names of those that went down with the infection include Dylan Bronn (Defender), Oussama Haddadi, Mohamed Drager, Issam Jebali, and Naim Sliti (Strikers).

The omission of the 6 players from the games affected the performance of the Tunisian team, especially the controversial first group game where Tunisia was beaten 1 – 0 by Mali when the referee wrapped up the match 4 minutes ahead of stoppage time.

2. How old is He?

Touzghar is currently 37 years old.

3. Yoann Touzghar’s Salary and Net worth

The French Born’ net worth is approximated to be around $1.5 million. Yoann has not disclosed any other alternative source of his income. It is believed that all his fortune is from the game of football.

4. A quick look at His achievements

The football star has previously ranked the list of the most famous celebrity in France. He has also made the list of the most popular association Football Player. He was part of the Ligue 2 winning team in 2021 and runner-up in 2014.

 5. All about His Hobbies

Yoann has a warm and cheerful personality. He loves to hang out on the beach with a few friends. Coffee breaks are also part of the things he loves to do.

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Jordan Pierre Ayew is a Ghanian professional footballer who made his first senior appearance for the Ghanian team on the 5th of September 2010.  He was named to the Ghana national team provisional 25-man squad for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations and was selected as part of the 23 man squad for the tournament in 2012.

Ayew was part of Ghana’s team in the 2015 Africa cup of Nations that took place in Equatorial Guinea where he clinched a silver medal after losing to the Ivory Coast in a penalty shootout in the finals. The Ghanian was also part of the same tournament in 2022 where they were kicked out by the Comoros national football team in Cameroon.

The French-born was also featured as part of Ghana’s squad for the world cup in 2014. He came as a first-half substitute for Majeed Waris after his injury. The forward striker miraculously scored a hat-trick in the match against South Korea which ended 4-0 in Ghana’s favor.

Who is Jordan Ayew

The Star was born on September 11, 1991, in Marseille, France. The 32 year old was nicknamed ‘Jo’ while he was growing up.

He is the third out of four children born to his parents. ‘Jo’ was raised by his grandparents in a middle-class family in Ghana. He had an early exposure to the game of football by watching matches on T.V and also playing alongside his brothers and friends.

At the tender age of 9, Jordan completely fell in love with the game and his dad encouraged him by facilitating his entry into Lyon-Duchere’s youth academy. Jo dedicated 6 years at the academy preparing himself for a promising career in football.

Is Ayew Really From A Football Family?

You could feel free and safe to say football is running in the veins of Jordan’s family. Here is a quick look at his family members engaged in the game of football.

• Abedi Ayew

Abedi happens to be Jordan’s father. He has been a professional football player and later the head coach and president of the Ghana professional football club. Abedi is said to have mentored and supported his sons to become professional football players.

•  Maha Ayew

Maha is Jordan’s mother. She is a director and shareholder of Nania Football Club. Maya also makes time to travel with her husband on his official sporting engagements. She goes all out to support her sons who voluntarily picked football as a profession.

• Ibrahim, Andre, and Imani (Jordan’s siblings)

Ibrahim is Jordan’s elder brother. He is a professional, playing for Europa FC as a defensive midfielder. Andre also plays for Swansea City. Their sister Imani is a fashion model who proudly supports her brothers. The siblings are closely knitted by blood and the game of football.

•  Kwame Ayew

Kwame is Jordan’s uncle. He was as well a professional striker who played for his home country Ghana.

Is Jordan Ayew married, How is His love life?

The Ghanian football star is married to Denise Acquah. The couple is blessed with two adorable children. A boy and a girl. He appears to love and spend quality time with his family. He is also always proud to display their pictures and happy moments on his social media handles.

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Other interesting facts about Jordan

1. How Jordan Began His Professional Career in Football

The 32 year old’s career story will be incomplete without mentioning his enrolment in the Marseille youth system at the age of 13 in 2006 as a trainee.

The standard was a minimum of 15 years for young players who wish to join the academy. However, the French club was able to compromise their standard having noticed the promising and exceptional talent of the lad who proved himself by gracefully rising through the ranks of success in football by hard work and determination.

He later signed a three-year contract with the team in 2009 and went on to join Ligue1 rivals Sochaux on a loan until the end of the 2013-2014 season. Ayew’s promising career in football continued to advance when he joined Lorient in July 2014.

The star later picked up a new deal with Aston Villa on the 27th of July 2015 for a fee that is believed to revolve around €8 million.

Still, on the journey of his professional career, Jordan joined Swansea on the 31st of January 2017. After a year, he was loaned to Crystal Palace on the transfer deadline day of 2018 for the 2018-2019 season.

On the 25th of July 2019, Ayew made another U-turn back to Swansea City on a three-year deal. He scored his first goal of the season on the 24th of August 2019 against Manchester united.

He is now back to Crystal Palace, playing in the premier league. Some of his remarkable awards include Marseille Ligue1 2010, Coupe de la Ligue three times, Trophee des Champions twice, Crystal palace player of the year (2019-20), and Ghana swag football player of the year award.

2. What is Jordan’s physical appearance like?

Ayew stands at a decent height of 1.82m (6ft). His body weighs about 80kg (176lbs). He is chocolate in complexion, has black hair and dark brown eyes.

3. The Ghanian Star Had a Viral Sex Scandal With His Teammate’s wife, Amanda

Amanda is the wife of Afriyie Acquah, Jordan’s Teammate in the Ghana National team. Amanda admitted in a leaked audio tape to having an intimate affair with Jordan for about four years. According to her, he always sends her nude pictures of himself and has been more intimate with her than his wife. Amanda and Jordan were actually good friends from childhood and were often mocked to be husband and wife.

4. He Ended Crystal Palace’s Goal Drought

During the South Hampton, Crystal Palace match which was held in December 2021, Jordan was instrumental in ending the goal drought his team suffered. The game which seemed like would go in favor of Southhampton as they envisioned a win, did not pan out so.

With Ayew’s goal and the equalizer, Southhampton’s hopes came crashing but that of the Palace boys rose as they finally were able to get the ball to the back of the net in the Premier League game and save them from relegation.

5. How Much is His Net Worth?

Jordan is undoubtedly a successful and accomplished professional. He has a net worth of over $2 million and his salary goes for $9,300 a week. His market value is said to be over €6 million. Jordan’s highest market value is €10 million. His major source of income is from his football career.

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Saïd Benrahma is one of the notable soccer African players of recent times. He plays for Algeria’s national team and West Ham United English team. The player also had a playing career with teams such as Nice, Angers and Brentford and a host of others.

10 Facts About Saïd Benrahma You Probably Never Came Across

 

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1. The soccer player is one of 8 children

Saïd Benrahma was born Mohamed Saïd Benrahma in Aïn Temouchent, Algeria on August 10, 1995. He has 6 sisters and a brother who have all stayed at the far ends of the media.

At a young age, he started to get exposed to soccer and by the time he was 6, he started to play for a club.

2. Saïd Benrahma moved to France when he barely 12

Although he started his life in his home country in Algeria, he had to leave his father whom he was close to, and move to France with his mother. The beginning of his life in France was a difficult one, especially because he could not speak any French. He was laughed at but instead of getting discouraged, the process made him mentally stronger to withstand a lot of things that will come his way in later life.

3. He started playing football barefoot

It was at the age of 6 that Benrahma started to play football for a club even though he had always been a lover of the sport. However, some challenges that the soccer player had in his earliest life did not present him with an opportunity to play the game he loves with shoes – a situation he laughs about.

4. Finances stopped Saïd Benrahma from chasing his dreams early enough

He started his youth career in Algeria at the age of 9. However, according to him, there were financial constraints that stopped him from getting soccer training as he wanted. But then, he joined Nice – a club he cited to have helped to shape him and where he gained a massive opportunity to learn a lot that he needed to excel.

With Nice, the winger started his senior career journey in 2013 at the age of 18. It was there that he made more than 30 appearances and scored numerous goals along the line.

His talent, resilience, and skills put his name among sort-after players from Algeria, and in no time, he moved to the French team Angers in 2016 on loan. He spent a year until he had another opportunity to explore football through Gazalec Ajaccio on another loan in 2017. The same year, his career kicked off with Chateauroux.

Brentford became the next home of the winger from 2018 to 2021 and along the line in 2020, he started another journey to playing for the English team, West Ham United on loan, and in 2021, he fully transferred to the team on a contract that will expire in 2026.

Summary of the clubs Saïd Benrahma has played for 

• West Ham United (2021)
• West Ham United (loan, 2020-2021)
• Brentford (2018-2021)
• Chateauroux (loan, 2017-2018)
• Gazelec Ajaccio (loan, 2017)
• Angers (loan, 2016)
• Nice (2013-2018)
• Colomiers (2011-2013)
• Balma SC (2010-2011)
• NRB Bethioua (2004-2006)

5. The 29 years old Algerian-French national dedicated his goals to his late father 

The West Ham player made a hat-trick in February 2020 in a match against Hull City. Saïd who was proud of himself reflected on the death of his father and how the older Benrahma was proud of him. In tribute to his father who died in January 2020, he dedicated the goals to him and hoped that his father would continue to be proud of him.

6. His mother watches his life games

Saïd Benrahma's mum watched his performance from the away end today

He headed straight over to her at full-time… pic.twitter.com/weKygjyAE3

— West Ham United (@WestHam) December 28, 2021

The mother of Saïd Benrahma has been supportive right from the time he was young. Even when he moved to London to continue with his career, the mother of the established player would move to watch his matches as well.

In one of the famous moments, Benrahma walked straight to her after full time, showered her with a hug, and let her have his jersey, while she kissed his hand. The older woman would hand the jersey to a fan.

7. He is a lover of dogs

 

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On Instagram, the West Ham’s player showed his love for dogs in an image. The 2 dogs Ghost and Cali have however raised questions if he is Muslim. This has however not stopped others from admiring the animals.

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8. He draws pride whenever Algeria calls him to play

Aside from playing for West Ham United, the Algerian-French national in 2015 started his national team career. To him, it is a thing of pride to play for his home. Although he has played for the country in 2015, 2018, and 2019, it was in 2021 that he scored his first international goal in a 4-0 away win against Djibouti. He is also, in the country’s squad to play the 2022 African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

9. Who is the wife of Saïd Benrahma?

It has not been clearly spelled if the soccer player is married. Generally, his love life has remained under wraps.

10. The net worth of the 5 ft 8 inches winger and attacker

Even though it is difficult to state how much exactly Saïd Benrahma is worth, different sources report different of his net worth to be within the ranges of $1 million to $5 million.

He makes his wealth majorly from his career as a football player. His total transfer fee at the time of this writing is  29.20 million euros ($33.3 million).

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