Daniel Akpeyi net worth and career in 2023

• He is a Nigerian professional footballer
• He plays as a goalkeeper
• He won the Nigeria Premier League for two consecutive years

Daniel Akpeyi is a Nigerian professional player whose net worth in 2023 is an estimated $1 million from his successful career.

Akpeyi plays as a goalkeeper for South African club Kaizer Chiefs and the Nigeria national team. He played as a first-choice goalkeeper for Nigerian Club Heartland F.C  and then for their rival club Warri Wolves.

The goalkeeper happened to be part of the Nigerian squad for the U20 football team representing Nigeria at the FIFA World Youth Championship held in the Netherlands in 2005.

Daniel Akpeyi Biography

Net Worth

According to various online sources, Akpeyi’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million in 2023, having garnered it from his football career where he is paid through contracts, salaries, wages and in bonuses.

Playing for Kaizer Chiefs earns the goalkeeper a sum of about $100,000 every year and also has some endorsements that generate income.

Personal Life

Daniel was born on August 3 1986 in Nnewi, Nigeria to parents of Nigerian descent. His father was also a footballer for Nigerian local clubs and he played as a goalkeeper.

The player grew up in Nnewi where he had most of his educational background, and played street football and then joined a local club Nnewi United before moving to Enyimba.

Akpeyi is married to Emmanuel Ebert-Kalu, and the couple has a son.

Daniel Akpeyi. The Guardian Nigeria

Emmanuelle is a businesswoman and a founder of the EBK Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides education opportunities to vulnerable children in Nigeria. She is also an advocate for women’s empowerment.

Akpeyi is a wealthy man but that does not hinder him from associating with the less fortunate in society. He is often involved in charity programs that involve helping the less privileged and also the young talents who would want to join football as a career.

He founded an organization known as Daniel Akpeyi Children Empowerment Foundation [Dacef] aimed at helping less privileged African children get quality education.

He is known for inspiring young people in Nigeria through his success and is a devout Christian.

Career

Akpeyi began his career with a local club Nnewi United, before moving to Enyimba. With the club, he won the Nigeria Premier League for two consecutive years and also won the CAF Champions League in 2008.

The following year, Akpeyi moved to South Africa and joined club Kaizer Chiefs where he has made over 200 appearances and won the South African Premier League title three times.

Born in Nigeria, he is eligible to play for the country internationally. He represented Nigeria at the international level making his debut for the national team and has since played in two Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and one FIFA World Cup for Nigeria.

Akpeyi is a key player for the Nigeria national team and Kaizer Chiefs since he is reliable and consistent, capable of making his teams win.

Daniel Akpeyi. Photo/the South African Newspaper

In his career, Daniel has won several awards with his clubs and the Nigeria national team and here are just but a few of them:

• He won the South African Premier League three times
• He won the Nedbank Cup
• He won the MTN 8 twice
• He helped the Nigeria national team win a bronze medal in 2019 at the Africa Cup of Nations
• He was part of the Nigeria national team squad that played at the FIFA World Cup and became quarter-finalists
• He was named the South African Premier League Goalkeeper of the Season 2014-15
• He was named Kaizer Chiefs player of the season 2014-15

His career is on the verge of its peak and his net worth will significantly increase in future if he keeps the same spirit in his career.

Luxury Collection

The goalkeeper has an impressive net worth that can afford him the best rides in the world. He owns a Range Rover and a Mercedes Benz and he likely owns other luxury cars as well.

Apart from cars, Akpeyi is a real estate investor.

FAQs

How old is he?

36 years old

What is his nationality?

Nigerian

What is his net worth in 2023?

$1 million

Is he married?

Yes

What is his religious belief?

Christianity