Nathan Tella Age, Height, Net worth and Personal Life

• He is a professional footballer who plays as a winger
• He plays for Premier League club Southampton and the Nigeria national team
• He was on loan at Burnley

Nathan Tela is a professional footballer who plays as a winger and his current net worth is estimated to be about $5 million. He plays for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team.

He trained with Arsenal’s academy where he spent a couple of years trying to break into the senior team due to fierce competition. After leaving the academy, he had unsuccessful trials at Reading and Norwich City.

His determination paid off when he joined Southampton,  their Under-23 team. Tella was on loan spells at MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle where he had valuable experience before making his senior debut for Southampton. The 24-year-old scored his first Premier League goal a year after making his debut and in the following season, he was loaned to Burnley.

He embarked on a journey to Germany where he joined Bundesliga club Leverkusen and is still adapting to the demands of the club as he has already made his mark with impressive performances and a goal in the Europa League.

The winger is also a member of the Nigeria national team and he is currently in the squad playing at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast, having won a match with South Africa in the semi-finals and is ready to play at the finals with Ivory Coast.

Nathan Tella Biography

Nathan Tella Net Worth

Nathan Tella has an impressive net worth of about $5 million primarily from his football career earnings. He played for Southampton and earned about $806,851. His earnings were slightly below the club’s salary because of limited playing time and experience since he was still very young and had little experience.

The player had loan stints at MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle where he had valuable experience before making his senior debut for Southampton. This helped him gain experience and he was ready to play for Bundesliga club Leverkusen.

While playing for Leverkusen, he earns a significantly higher amount than in his previous club and almost double as he earns an annual salary of $2.95 million. The winger has several businesses and property that also generate income adding to his wealth.

Nathan Tella. Photo/Score Nigeria

Since he is still very young and has the potential, if he continues playing in the major leagues, his net worth will continue growing in future.

Nathan Tella Personal Life

The player was born on July 5 199 in Lambeth, South London, England and grew up in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. Both of his parents are of Nigerian descent, contributing to his heritage and decision to represent Nigeria on the international level.

He attributes his success with his family who have been supportive and to God who has seen him through his career path from the start to his present, which again reflects his religious belief as a Christian.

His career began at the Arsenal academy where he played for over a decade with the hope of playing for the senior team. However, that was not possible and he was sent on loan to different clubs. 

He made his professional debut for Southampton and is currently playing in Germany for Bundesliga club Leverkusen and the Nigeria national team.

Nathan Tella Career Journey

He trained with Arsenal’s academy where he spent a couple of years trying to break into the senior team due to fierce competition. After leaving the academy, he had unsuccessful trials at Reading and Norwich City.

His determination paid off when he joined Southampton when he joined their Under-23 team. Tella was on loan spells at MK Dons and Plymouth Argyle where he had valuable experience before making his senior debut for Southampton. The 24-year-old scored his first Premier League goal a year after making his debut and in the following season, he was loaned to Burnley.

He embarked on a journey to Germany where he joined Bundesliga club Leverkusen and is still adapting to the demands of the club as he has already made his mark with impressive performances and a goal in the Europa League.

Nathan Tella. Photo/Sky Sports

The winger is also a member of the Nigeria national team and he is currently in the squad playing at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast, having won a match with South Africa in the semi-finals and ready to play at the finals with Ivory Coast.

Nathan Tella Luxury Collection

Nathan may not own a selection of brands but his net worth allows him to own at least one high-end vehicle.

FAQs

1. How old is he?

24 years old

2. What is his current net worth?

$5 million

3. Does he play for Nigeria?

Yes

4. Which is his current club?

Bayer Leverkusen

5. Does he play for England?

No.