- He is a Nigerian professional footballer
- He plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Club West Bromwich and the Nigerian national team
- He played for Nigeria in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Semi Ajayi is a Nigerian professional footballer whose net worth in 2023 is about $5 million-$10 million based on his salary as a professional footballer, bonuses and endorsements. He plays as a defensive midfielder for EFL Championship club West Bromwich Albion and the Nigeria national team.
He began playing at the youth academy of the Charlton Athletic Academy where he earned his first professional contract after progressing through the ranks of the academy. He then joined Dartford on a short loan before returning to Charlton where he helped the club win the Professional Development League 2. While playing for Charlton with expectations to join their first team, he caught the attention of Premier League team Arsenal and joined their academy on a two-year deal.
Ajayi made his debut for Arsenal U21 and figured in their senior team. In the same season, he joined Cardiff City until the end of the season but did not feature for the first team though he joined them permanently on a two-year contract. Since then, he has played for several clubs on loan, joining Rotherham United on a loan and then to West Bromwich Albion on a four-year contract. Internationally, he has also represented Nigeria in several tournaments.
Semi Ajayi Biography
Full name |
Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi |
Age |
30 years old |
Height |
1.93 m |
Place of birth |
Crayford, England |
Date of birth |
November 9 1993 |
Nationality |
Nigerian/English |
Occupation |
Footballer |
Source of wealth |
Football earnings |
Marital status |
Single |
Semi Ajayi Net Worth
Semi Ajayi’s net worth in 2023 i s estimated to be between $5-$10 million based on his salary, bonuses and endorsements. He currently plays as a defensive midfielder for West Bromwich Albion on signing a four-year contract with the club and earns about $1 million every year.
Ajayi has previously played with other clubs before joining Bromwich where he also earned a decent amount. He is also a member of the Nigeria national team where he receives compensation in the form of match fees, bonuses and allowances depending on the matches. In addition, he also gains other benefits from playing for the national team.
Semi Ajayi. Photo/Footballlive.ng
Apart from his career earnings, Ajayi also has endorsements with several brands like Nike and Gillette which are a significant source of income for him and have also contributed to his current net worth.
Semi Ajayi Personal Life
Ajayi was born on April 20 1993 in Crayford, England and his full name is Oluwasemilogo Adesewo Ibidapo Ajayi. His parents are Nigerian immigrants who settled in England probably in search of a better life. The player attended Dartford Grammar School for Boys in Dartford, Kent, England for four years where he excelled both academically and athletically.
He was a member of his school’s football team and was also a sprinter competing in various track and field events. After graduating from the school, he signed a professional contract with Charlton Athletic where he continued to develop his skills eventually making a professional debut and since then, he has had a successful career in the English football league. He is also a member of the Nigeria national team and has represented his country in various international tournaments.
Semi Ajayi Career
He began playing at the youth academy of the Charlton Athletic Academy where he earned his first professional contract after progressing through the ranks of the academy. He then joined Dartford on a short loan before returning to Charlton where he helped the club win the Professional Development League 2. While playing for Charlton with expectations to join their first team, he caught the attention of Premier League team Arsenal and joined their academy on a two-year deal.
Semi Ajayi. Photo/OwnGoal Nigeria
Ajayi made his debut for Arsenal U21 and figured in their senior team. In the same season, he joined Cardiff City until the end of the season but did not feature for the first team though he joined them permanently on a two-year contract. Since then, he has played for several clubs on loan, joining Rotherham United on a loan and then to West Bromwich Albion on a four-year contract. Internationally, he has also represented Nigeria in several tournaments.
Luxury Collection
Based on his income and lifestyle, it is likely that Ajayi owns several high-end luxury cars, mostly the most loved brands by athletes like the Mercedes Benz G Class and BMW X7.
FAQs
- How old is Ajayi?
30 years old
2. What is his net worth in 2023?
Between $5-10 million
3. Is he married?
No
4. What is his nationality?
English/Nigerian
5. Which is his current club?
West Bromwich Albion
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