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Ifeoma Onumuno net worth and career

Ifeoma Onumuno. Photo/ESPN
  • She is an American-born Nigerian professional footballer
  • She plays for NJ/NY Gotham FC and Nigeria women’s national team
  • She was drafted by the Portland Thorns FC

Ifeoma Onumonu is an American-Nigerian footballer whose net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1 million-$5 million based on her career earnings.

She plays as a forward for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League and the Nigeria women’s national team.

The player was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Berkeley where she was a two-time All-Pac-12 conference selection.

After graduating from college, the footballer was drafted by Portland Thorns FC where she played for two seasons before being traded to  Boston Breakers and then signed with NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Onumonu has also represented Nigeria internationally and was included in the Nigeria squad for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations scoring three goals. 

She was also included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Ifeoma Onumonu Biography

Full name Ifeoma Chukwufumnaya Onumonu
Age 29 years old
Height 1.78 m
Place of birth Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States
Date of birth February 25 1994
Nationality American/Nigerian
Occupation Footballer
Source of wealth Football earnings
Marital status Single

Net Worth

Ifeoma Onumonu’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1-$5 million based on her career earnings.

The striker signed a three-year contract with NJ/NY Gotham FC and her annual salary at the club is $1 million.

She is considered one of the highest paid in the NWSL and this is a reflection of her performance at the club.

The player is already considered one of the best in the team and if she continues performing well, her salary will be increased and her net worth too.

Personal Life

Ifeoma Onumono was born on February 25 1994 in Rancho Cucamonga, California to parents of Nigerian descent. She started playing soccer at a young age and attended Los Osos High School where she was a standout player.

Ifeoma Onumuno

Ifeoma Onumonu. Photo/ESPN

After graduating from high school, she went on to play college soccer at the University of California, Berkeley where she became a two-time All-Pac-12 Conference selection and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year.

She was then drafted by the Portland Thorns FC in the second round of the 2018 NWSL draft where she played for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Breakers, and signed with NJ/NY Gotham FC the following year.

The player also represented Nigeria in several international tournaments. Onumonu is still single and focused on her career.

Career

Ifeoma Onumonu is an American-Nigeria professional football player who plays as a forward for NJ/NY Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League and for the Nigeria women’s national team.

She has established herself as one of the top strikers in the NWSL and also is a key player for Nigeria at the international level.

Onumonu began her career playing college soccer at the University of California, Berkeley where she was a two-time All-Pac-12 Conference selection and was named the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year.

After college, Onumonu was drafted by the Portland Thorns FC in the second round of the 2018 NWSL draft where she played for two seasons before being traded to the Boston Breakers and then signed with NJ/NY Gotham FC.

Ifeoma Onumonu. Photo/ The Bent Musket

Onumonu has been a regular starter for Gotham FC since joining the team. She was named to the NWSL Best XI in 2021.

The striker has also represented Nigeria at the international level. She made her debut and was included in the Nigeria women’s national team squad for the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations where she scored three goals.

She was also included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Let’s take a look at some of her notable career achievements:

  • She was named Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year
  • She was NWSL Best XI in 2021
  • She won the Africa Women’s Cup of Nations Golden Boot in 2022
  • She scored three winning goals in the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations

Luxury Collection

With her net worth, the player may own a car but there is no information about it. Based on her career earnings she can afford to buy one of the best cars in the world.

FAQs

How old is she?

29 years old

What is her net worth in 2023?

Between $1-$5 million

Which is her current club?

NJ/NY Gotham FC

Is she married?

No.

Does she have children?

No.

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