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Find out the the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
Most fans across the country often engage in interesting conversations about the market values of football players, and currently, the discussion revolves around the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
Across the world transfer market has witnessed the emergence of some remarkable talents, and among them, the most expensive Kenyan players have made their mark with staggering price tags.
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Here are the details of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market as per Football Transfers that will leave you surprised.
Most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market
10. Masoud Juma
Masoud Juma is a professional footballer for Saudi Arabia's second-tier side Al-Faisaly FC and is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
The 27-year-old forward joined the club in February 2022 on a permanent deal from Moroccan outfit Difaa Hassani El Jadidi as per Soccer Way.
Masoud Juma had stints with Cape Town City, Dibba Al-Fujairah, JS Kabylie, Kariobangi Sharks, Sony Sugar, and Bandari.
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As per Football Transfers, Masoud Juma's value rose to Ksh 60m ( €350k) after joining Al-Faisaly FC in a transfer worth Ksh 34 million (€0.2M), making him among the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
9. Eric Johana
Eric Johana is a talented soccer player who plays for Thai Premier League side Muangthong United, a club he joined in 2022, and he is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The 28-year-old attacker was a free agent after leaving Belgian outfit Waasland-Beveren and has since excelled in the Thai League with the Eagles, impressing with his sturdy displays.
By joining Muangthong United, Eric Johanna became the second Kenyan player in history to sign for a Thailand club, after winger Ayub Timbe played for Buriram United. His value is Ksh 60m ( €350k), making him of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
8. Ayub Masika
Ayub Masika joined Nanjing City in March 2023 for his second stint in China, having initially played for Beijing Renhe in 2017 and 2020, and is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The 30-year-old had success at Rehne as that is where he had the best goals in his career in 49 games; he scored 17 goals.
As of date, Ayub Masika's value is estimated at Ksh 60m ( €350k), making him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market. However, the figure once in December 2018 hit €1.0m.
7. Daniel Anyembe
Daniel Anyembe is a Danish-born Kenyan footballer who plays for the Danish professional football club Viborg FF and is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The right-back joined the club in July 2021 after his extended wait to exit at Esbjerg, where he had played his entire career, earning his first professional contract in 2016 after featuring for the junior sides.
Daniel Anyembe's current market value is at €400k, making him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market. However, his highest market value was in December 2019, estimated at €700k.
6. Brian Mandela
Brian Mandela is a professional player who turns for the South Africa Premier League soccer team Mamelodi Sundowns and is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The towering central defender started his career at Posta Rangers in the 2010 season, and after a year, he secured a move to the 11-time Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Tusker FC where he played for two years.
Brian Mandela then moved to South Africa's Santos, where he played for three seasons, and then switched to Maritzburg United before joining Sundowns, and his current value is €450k, making him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
5. Collins Sichenje
Collins Sichenje is a skilled footballer who plays as a defender for Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura on loan from Swedish giants AIK, he is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The 19-year-old defender, who previously turned for AFC Leopards and Green Commandos of Kakamega High School, is the fifth Most Expensive Kenyan Player.
Currently, Collins Sichenje is valued at €500k, although it was estimated at around €400k in September 2022 making him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
4. Eric Ouma
Eric Ouma is a talented footballer who plays for Swedish top-tier side AIK as a defender and Harambee Stars national team member, and he is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The former Gor Mahia left-back Eric Ouma was previously turning out for third-tier side IF Vasalund in the biggest move for the 26-year-old since turning professional a couple of years ago.
Eric Ouma's current value is estimated at €1.50m, which makes him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
3. Victor Wanyama
CF Montréal re-signed Victor Wanyama to a two-year contract extension through the 2024 Major League Soccer season is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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The former Harambee Stars captain plays as defensive midfielder since joining the side in March 2020 from English Premier League Tottenham Hotspurs.
Victor Wanyama, which weighs approximately €3.50 million, is one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
2. Joseph Okumu
The brilliant performances of Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu led to his market value jumping by as much as €40.0m, making him one of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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Joseph Okumu turns for Belgian First Division side KAA Gent FC, a club he joined in June 2021 from Swedish top-tier IF Elfsborg, rumored to be in the region of €3.2m.
However, his value has decreased from €6.0m in November 2022's ranking, according to Transfermarkt.com, but he remains of the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market list.
1. Michael Olunga
Harambee Stars Michael Olunga is Kenya's Most Expensive Player with a market value of €9m after increasing by €2m from €7m in January 2022, earning him a top spot among the most expensive Kenyan players in the transfer market.
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Olunga plays as a striker for Qatar Stars League, a side he joined in January 2021 from Japanese side Kashiwa Reysol.
Olunga, who featured for Kenya in the 2019 African Cup of Nations, has had a spell in China with Guizhou Zhicheng and Spanish club Girona in the 2017-2018 season.
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