Venezuelan footballer, Osimhen, secures a place among Africa's most generously compensated athletes in the year 2025, as outlined in the extensive list provided.
Record-Breaking Transfer: Victor Osimhen Joins Galatasaray as Highest-Paid African Footballer
In a historic move for Turkish football, Victor Osimhen has transferred from Napoli to Galatasaray for a record-breaking €75 million fee. This deal marks the highest transfer fee in Turkish football history.
With his new contract, Osimhen becomes one of the highest-paid African footballers in 2025. His weekly salary at Galatasaray, including bonuses, amounts to approximately €512,885 (about £455,000). This places him fourth on the list of the top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025.
Riyad Mahrez continues to lead the pack, earning €931,316 per week at Al-Ahli, followed closely by Sadio Mané at Al-Nassr with a weekly wage of €753,846. Kalidou Koulibaly remains the third-highest-paid African footballer, earning €654,038 per week at Al-Hilal.
Franck Kessié, playing for Al-Ahli, has a weekly salary of €263,846, while Omar Marmoush of Manchester City earns €187,325 per week. Achraf Hakimi at Paris Saint-Germain and Edouard Mendy at Al-Ahli receive €139,615 and €207,308 per week, respectively.
Inaki Williams of Athletic Bilbao has a weekly salary of €105,192, and Mohamed Salah at Liverpool earns €253,910 per week. Thomas Partey of Arsenal completes the top 10 with a weekly wage of £200,000.
This ranking primarily comes from salary data reported across multiple sources, including GiveMeSport and financial reports via Capology. The figures reflect a mix of contracts mostly in the Saudi Pro League, Turkish Süper Lig, and top European clubs.
It's important to note that weekly wages vary due to exchange rate differences between pounds and euros, but the figures above capture the order and approximate earnings. Osimhen's lucrative transfer and contract with Galatasaray have positioned him among the top earners, marking a significant milestone in his career.
[1] GiveMeSport [2] Capology [3] Transfermarkt
- Victor Osimhen, now with Galatasaray, has joined the Super Eagles of Nigeria elite club of high-earning footballers, mirroring his new status as one of the highest-paid African footballers.
- Despite Osimhen's record-breaking transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray, he still finds himself behind Riyad Mahrez of Al-Ahli, Sadio Mané of Al-Nassr, and Kalidou Koulibaly of Al-Hilal in the list of the top 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2025.
- The world of sports-betting is abuzz with the news of Osimhen's move to Galatasaray, as his striking performance in Turkish football could lead to profitable outcomes for punters.
- With his new contract, Osimhen has put Naija football on the map, demonstrating that Nigerian players can compete at the highest levels of international football and earn top salaries.
