Osimhen remains Nigeria’s most valuable player

By Oyediji Oluwaseun Babatunde

Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen’s market valuation remained the highest as far as Nigeria footballers are concerned.

According to a recent valuation by Transfermarkt, Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is valued at 75 million Pounds.

Transfermarkt’s most valuable Nigeria footballers list was updated on January 1, 2025.

Reigning Africa player of the year, Ademola Lookman is the second Nigerian most valuable player with a 55 million Pounds valuation.

Bayer Leverkusen star, Victor Boniface is in third position with 45 million Pounds.

Alex Iwobi (25 million), Taiwo Awoniyi (22 million), Wilfred Ndidi (18 million), and Nathan Tella (18 million) also made the list.

Samuel Chukwueze (18 million), Terem Moffi (18 million), and Calvin Bassey (16 million) complete the top 10 most valuable Nigerian footballers.

Raphael Onyedika, George Ilenikhena, Ola Aina, Moses Simon, Gift Orban, Frank Onyeka, Ako Adams, Tolu Arokodare, and Bright Osayi Samuel completed the 11th to 20th most valuable Nigerian player.

Oluwaseun Oyediji

Oluwaseun Babatunde Oyediji is a multi-media sports journalist with over 10 years experience in Information Communication Technology (ICT), women's football, and beach soccer reportage.The prolific writer is the Media Assistant to Nigeria Beach Soccer League and Africa Beach Soccer Union as well as contributor on Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) website.He has covered multiple national and international football tournaments including Championship of African Nations (CHAN 2020), CAF Women's Champions League (2023), and Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023).Since 2021, Oyediji has covered the NWFL Premiership especially the season ending Super Six Playoffs.A member of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter is also the image maker of the Remo Sports Development Council under the leadership of Chief Falilat Ogunkoya and David Osuolale.

See Full Bio