Nigerian Footballers
Retained List tracks 11 Nigerian footballers with a combined weekly wage of approximately £357,450. Alex Iwobi currently leads as the highest-paid Nigerian player at £100,000/week.
Verified October 2026
| # | Player | Club | Position | Age | Contract | Weekly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Iwobi | Fulham | Midfielder | 30 | June 2028 | £100,000 |
| 2 | Calvin Bassey | Fulham | Defender | 26 | June 2028 | £65,000 |
| 3 | Taiwo Awoniyi | Coventry City | Forward | 29 | June 2027 | £50,000 |
| 4 | Frank Onyeka | Coventry City | Midfielder | 28 | June 2028 | £41,000 |
| 5 | Ola Aina | Nottingham Forest | Defender | 30 | June 2028 | £40,000 |
| 6 | Zadok Yohanna | Brighton | Forward | 19 | June 2031 | £30,000 |
| 7 | Semi Ajayi | Hull City | Defender | 32 | June 2027 | £17,850 |
| 8 | David Akintola | Hull City | Forward | 30 | June 2027 | £13,600 |
| 9 | Ahmed Abdullahi | Free Agent | Forward | 22 | June 2028 | — |
| 10 | Christantus Uche | Free Agent | Midfielder | 23 | June 2026 | — |
| 11 | Dele Alli | Free Agent | Midfielder | 30 | July 2024 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the highest-paid Nigerian footballer?
Alex Iwobi is the highest-paid Nigerian footballer on Retained List, earning £100,000 per week at Fulham.
How many Nigerian players are tracked on Retained List?
We track 11 senior Nigerian footballers across the leagues we cover. The count updates whenever a player's nationality or club changes.
What is the combined wage bill of Nigerian players?
The 11 Nigerian players in our database earn a combined £357,450 per week in published wages. Annualised, that is roughly £18,587,400.
Which clubs employ the most Nigerian players?
Club concentration varies by league and recruitment cycle. Filter the contract tracker by club, or scan the table above for the most common employers of Nigerian players.
Does this list include dual-nationality Nigerian players?
Players are tagged by the nationality recorded on their primary registration. Dual-national players appear under the nationality used by their senior international career, where applicable.