Victor Moses, Mikel Among Top Five Highest Paid Nigerian Players In Turkey

Published: November 24, 2019

According to a study conducted by allnigeriasoccer.com's editorial staff, former Nigeria international Victor Moses is the highest paid Nigerian player in Turkey.

The Chelsea-owned winger takes home 4.54 million euros every year (approximately 87,000 euros per week).

Second on the list is his former Chelsea teammate, John Obi Mikel, who will earn a guaranteed 1.5 million euros in his first season in Turkey, excluding performance-related bonuses.

Gazişehir Gaziantep's Olarenwaju Kayode will earn 1.2 million euros this season, making him the third highest paid Nigerian player in the league.

The fourth highest paid Nigerian footballer in the Turkish Super Lig is Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi, with a basic salary of one million euros in his final season with the club.

For the 2019-2020 season, former Super Eagles invitee Anthony Nwakaeme will pocket 900,750 euros.

The experienced striker received €1,016,750 last season and will earn €904,000 for the 2020-2021 season, his final season with Trabzonspor if his contract is not extended.

Rio Olympics bronze medalist Aminu Umar was acquired on a permanent basis by Rizespor in the summer transfer window and will receive 800,000 euros in his first season.

Top Five Highest Paid Nigerian Players In Turkey Yearly Wages

1) Victor Moses (Fenerbahce) - €4,540,000

2) Obi Mikel (Trabzonspor) - €1,500,000

3) Olarenwaju Kayode (Gazişehir Gaziantep) - €1,200,000

4) Eddy Onazi (Trabzonspor) - €1,000,000

5) Anthony Nwakaeme (Trabzonspor) - €900,750

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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