2022; Top 5 richest African footballers

• Football has made so many players millionaires
• A good number of African footballers in Europe are wealthy. 
• Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba are among the richest African footballers in 2o22

Football is one of the highest-paying careers in the world. The majority of football players in Europe are millionaires due to the sport. A good number of African footballers playing in Europe are prosperous. They drive expensive cars, wear designer clothes and live in mansions. 

African football legends like Samuel Eto’o and Didier Drogba also made a lot of money during their professional careers. This article will look at the top five richest African football players in 2022. 

1. Samuel Eto’o

Samuel Eto’o is in the history books as one of the greatest African footballers of all time. He played for top European clubs like Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea. 

The African star played as a striker for 11 teams during his professional football career. He represented Cameroon at international competitions and is their all-time top goal scorer. He is among the few African footballers who have won the UEFA Champions League title.  

Eto’o also won numerous individual awards during his career days. He holds the record for most African footballer of the Year award, which he won four times; 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2010.  

Samuel Eto’o is the wealthiest African footballer as of 2022. He is also among the top 20 richest footballers in the world. The Cameroonian international has a net worth of $95 million.

Samuel Eto’o. Photo/ Owafram

Eto’o rides the most expensive car in the world, A Bugatti Veyron. He is the only footballer in Africa who owns the vehicle. Eto’o also owns a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a hummer jeep, a Bentley, a family bus and a porch. Nearly every member of Samuel Eto’o’s nuclear family rides an expensive car. 

2. Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba is in the history books as one of the greatest African footballers of all time. Many football fans remember Drogba during his days at Chelsea. Drogba helped the Blues win several trophies, including a UEFA Champions League title. 

He won numerous awards, including BBC African Footballer of the Year, FIFA World Player of the Year and African Footballer of the Year. The legendary striker retired after scoring a total of 284 career goals. 

He is the second richest African footballer as of 2022. Drogba has an estimated net worth of $90 million. He made his money through football and endorsement deals that resulted from his fantastic talent.

He has partnered with some of the largest brands in the world, such as Samsung, Konami, Adidas and Nike. 

3. Yaya Toure

Yaya Toure is undoubtedly one of the finest midfielders the world has ever seen. The Ivorian star spent majority of his career days in the English Premier League playing for Manchester City. Yaya Toure also played for FC Barcelona in the Spanish League. 

Toure won the African Footballer of the Year award four consecutive times; 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. 

Yaya Toure is the third richest African footballer as of 2022. He has a net worth of $70 million. Forbes estimates the Ivorian’s investment as $46.4 million. He makes a lot of money from endorsement deals. 

Yaya Toure is a fan of luxurious cars. The former Manchester City star drives a lavish Rolls Royce Phantom. He also owns a Mercedes Benz, Porsche Cayenne and Bentley Continental GT. 

4. Mohamed Salah

Well, Mohamed Salah is currently the best African footballer in Europe. The Egyptian plays presently for Liverpool in the English Premier League. 

Mo Salah is a successful player as he has won numerous trophies with Liverpool. He has also won numerous individual awards, including the African Footballer of the Year. 

The Egyptian forward is the fourth richest African footballer in 2022. He has a net worth of $70 million.

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. Photo/NewsBeezer

Salah has built his fortune through football and endorsement deals. Salah has currently partnered with brands like Uber, Adidas and Falken Tyres.  

5. John Obi Mikel

Obi Mikel was one of the best defensive midfielders during his days at Chelsea. He is one of the most successful African footballers of all time. 

The Nigerian star won a total of 10 trophies during his Chelsea days. Mikel is currently playing for Trabzonspor in the Turkish League.  

It is not surprising that John Obi Mikel is among the top five richest African footballers. 

Obi Mikel has a net worth of $60 million. He lives a lavish lifestyle as he owns several expensive cars, such as a Black Mercedes G 500 and Bentley Continental GT.