Osimhen Tops most Valuable African Players ratings as, Nigerian dominate

Osimhen Tops most Valuable African Players ratings as, Nigerian dominate

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:20 - 05.12.2023

Victor Osimhen reigns supreme as the most valuable African player, leading a pack of Nigerian strikers dominating the attacking landscape.

Victor Osimhen reigns supreme as the most valuable African player, leading a pack of Nigerian strikers dominating the attacking landscape.

The Nigerian was nominated for many awards, including the FIFA Best and Balon d’Or.

Victor Osimhen Tops African Players Ratings

Victor Osimhen has cemented his status as the most valuable African player by topping the Transfermarkt rankings with a staggering €120 million valuation. This historic moment for the Nigerian striker highlights his immense talent.

Victor Osimhen of Napoli. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Mo Salah falls short, Boniface makes huge Leap

Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian superstar, sits well behind Osimhen at €65 million, showcasing the significant gap between the two strikers. Meanwhile, another Nigerian striker, Victor Boniface, has made a remarkable jump, increasing his market value by 230% to €40 million. This impressive surge is a testament to his exceptional performances for Bayer Leverkusen.

Victor boniface

Several other African attackers have made their mark on the list, including Serhou Guirassy (Guinea) at €40 million, Amine Gouiri (Algeria) at €35 million, Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon) at €35 million, and Nicolas Jackson (Senegal) at €35 million. This plethora of talent highlights the depth of attacking prowess across the continent.

Nigeria's dominance extends beyond Osimhen and Boniface, with Taiwo Awoniyi and Ademola Lookman valued at €30 million. Additionally, Samuel Chukwueze and Terem Moffi round out the top ten with a shared €25 million valuation each.

Pulse Sports previously reported on Victor Osimhen's impressive form, highlighting his goalscoring prowess and potential to become a global superstar. This latest news further cements his position as one of the most valuable players in the world.

Similarly, Pulse Sports has covered the rise of young Nigerian talents like Victor Boniface and Terem Moffi, tracking their progress and predicting their bright futures. This latest confirmation of their high market value validates our previous observations and underlines the exciting lot of Nigerian football.

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