- He is a Nigerian professional football player
- He plays as a striker for KRC Genk and the Nigeria national team
- He has represented Nigeria internationally
Cyriel Kolawole Dessers is a Nigerian professional footballer and his net worth in 2023 is estimated to be $1 million from his successful football career.
Dessers is a rising star in the world of football and has been a good form for KRC Genk in recent seasons. He is also a key player for the Nigeria national team.
Born and raised in Lagos, the striker began his youth career with local club FC Ebedei and then moved to Netherlands where he joined NEC Nijmegen youth academy.
He then left for Belgian club Heracles Almelo helping the club finish seventh in the Belgian First Division A.
Desserts then signed a contract with KRC Genk helping the club win the Belgian Cup. He has also represented Nigeria internationally.
Cyriel Kolawole Dessers Biography
| Full name | Cyriel Kolawole Dessers |
| Age | 28 years old |
| Height | 1.85 |
| Place of birth | Tongeren, Belgium |
| Date of birth | December 8 1994 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Source of wealth | Football earnings |
| Marital status | Single |
Net Worth
Cyriel Dessers’ net worth is estimated to be about $1 million based on his current salary, sponsorship deals and other income sources.
The forward player signed a contract with KRC Genk and he receives an annual salary of $1.1 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in the Belgian First Division A.
Cyriel Dessers. Photo/The Times
Dessers also signed a contract with Scottish Premiership club Rangers for a fee of $5.3 million.
The player is also likely to earn image rights and bonuses on performances. In addition, he also earns from sponsorship deals and other commercial activities.
Personal Life
Cyriel Dessers was born on December 8, 1994, in Tongeren, Belgium, to a Belgian father and a Nigerian mother. His brother Emile is also a footballer who plays for the Belgian club KRC Genk.
His father was very passionate about his son playing football and encouraged him to pursue it while his mother was against it and wished that his son studied to become a lawyer.
He began his youth career with a local club known as FC De Zwaluw Vechmaal before moving to OH Leuven where he played for their youth team for three seasons before signing a professional contract with Lokeren.
After two seasons with Lekeren, the striker moved to NAC Breda in the Dutch Eerste Divisie helping the club win a promotion to the Eredivisie.
After a season, he moved to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie then to Belgian club Heracles and finally to KRC Genk.
Desserts is a very private person and does not share much about himself. So, we don’t know if he is currently in a relationship or not. He is a devout Christian and often participates in charity programs in Nigeria.
Career
Cyriel Dessers is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Scottish Premiership club Rangers and the Nigeria national team.
Born in Belgium, the player began his youth career with a local club known as FC De Zwaluw Vechmaal before moving to OH Leuven where he played for their youth team for three seasons before signing a professional contract with Lokeren.
Cyriel Dessers. Photo/Premium Times Nigeria
After two seasons with Lokeren, the striker moved to NAC Breda in the Dutch Eerste Divisie helping the club win a promotion to the Eredivisie.
After a season, he moved to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie then to Belgian club Heracles and finally to KRC Genk, where he has scored 20 goals in 28 appearances for the club, helping them win the Belgian Cup.
Dessers also represented Nigeria at the international level. He made his debut for Nigeria in 2021 and has so far scored 2 goals in 5 appearances for the team.
The player has achieved much in his career and we highlight some of the notable ones:
- He was the top scorer in the Eredivisie in season 2019-20
- He was the top scorer in the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021-22
- He won the Belgian Cup with KRC Genk in season 2021-22
Luxury Collection
Dessers is a very private person who does not share much information about his life. However, with his impressive net worth, it is certain that he owns some of the best cars in the world and if not several, at least he owns one.
FAQs
How old is he?
28 years old
What is his net worth in 2023?
$1 million
What is his religious belief?
Christianity
What is his current club?
KRC Genk and Nigeria national team
Is he married?
No.
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