Top 5 Updated 2021 Rankings Of The Richest African Footballers In The World

Samuel Eto'o

Samuel Eto'o is the richest footballer in Africa, with a net worth of $100 million. He was born on the 10th of March 1981.

He hails from Cameroon. Prior to his retirement, he was a member of Qatar Sc. Samuel Etoo was also a striker with the Kadji Sports Academy where hegan training at age 11.

2. Didier Yves Drogba

Dildier Drogba

Drogba is the third richest African footballer with a lot of achievements to his name. They include;

The African Footballer of the Year

Ivory Coast Player of the Year

FIFA World Player of the Year

BBC African Footballer of the Year

Other awards have been also bestowed upon the 43 years old by Chelsea and Galatasaray (4 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, 2 Community Shields, 1 Champions League, and 1 Turkish Super Cup), among others.

He is extremely affluent, and he is presently ranked second on our list of the top five wealthiest footballers in Africa, with a net worth estimated to be in the region of $90 million.

His parents sent him to live with his uncle, professional footballer Michel Goba, when he was a child, and there is where his career in football began.

He possessed abilities, cunning, confidence, and technique. He is considered to be one of the best players in the history of African football.

Drogba has collaborated with some of the world’s most well-known brands, including Samsung, Pepsi, Adidas, Nike, and Konami, among others.

3. Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure has always been a devotee of high-end automobiles and houses. He previously owned a Porsche 911, a Mercedes Benz, a Bentley Continental GT, and a Porsche Cayenne, among other vehicles.

This affluent African footballer recently purchased a luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom, which is valued at £350,000, for himself. With a networth close to $70M.

4. John Mikel Obi

Mikel Obi

His given name is John Michael Nchekwube Obinna, but due to a spelling error in his name that was submitted to FIFA by the Nigerian Football Association in 2013 for a competition in Finland, his name was altered to “Mikel,” which he has kept ever since.

He is without a doubt one of the wealthiest footballers in Africa, having played for top English Premier League team Chelsea as well as Norwegian side Lyn Oslo. He has a networth of $60M.

Meanwhile Lionel Messi was crowned the FIFA Ballon D’or winner for the 7th time after beating Robert Lewandoski to attain the football most prized individual award.

5. Mohammed Salah

Salah has received numerous awards over the years, including the PFA Player of the Year 2018, African Player of the Year 2018/2019.

CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year 2012, Premier League Player of the Month 2018, 2019, FWA Footballer of the Year 2018, Premier League Golden Boot 2017, 2019, BBC African Footballer of the Year 2017, and others.

Mohammed Salah finished seventh in the recently Concluded Ballon d’Or award, currently the captain of Liverpool FC. He is estimated to be worth over $90 million.