Yoane Wissa net worth, career and salary

• He is a Congolese professional footballer
• He was on loan at Stade Lavallois and Ajaccio
• He chose to play for DR Congo over France

Yoane Wissa is a Congolese professional footballer whose net worth is estimated to be $5-$10 million in 2023. He plays as a forward or left winger for premier league club Brentford and the DR Congo national team.

Wissa began playing football at a very young age and took a goalkeeper’s position when playing for his youth club Epinay-sous-Senart before he moved to a midfielder and then a forward. His journey began at the academy of LB Chateauroux, a club in the French third division.

He made his debut for the club and his performance caught the eye of Angers SCO who signed him. However, he had limited playing time and this led to loan spells at Stade Lavallois and AC Ajaccio where he found his scoring touch.

Wissa then joined FC Lorient in Ligue 2 where he became a vital part of the team, helping them achieve promotion to Ligue 1. Upon the expiry of his contract with the club, he signed for Brentford where he continues being valuable. Internationally, he opted to represent the DR Congo national team despite being eligible to play for France and played a significant role in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.

Yoane Wissa Biography

Yoane Wissa Net Worth

Yoane Wissa’s net worth in 2023 is estimated to be about $5-$10 million, basically from his career earnings as a professional footballer. Widssa had a transfer from Lorient to Brentford which reportedly cost about $ 10 million and playing for Brentford, he earns about $1.9 million every year.

While we have no information about his endorsements, players of his calibre often attract sponsorships from sportswear brands, energy drinks and other relevant companies which significantly add to their wealth.

Yoane Wissa. Photo/Sky Sports

Successful footballers also invest in various assets like property or businesses further growing their wealth over time and this could be a possibility that he has personal investments. In total, these are the factors that could have contributed to his impressive net worth.

Yoane Wissa Personal Life

Jane was born on September 3 1996 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France to parents of DR Congo origin and he has a brother by the name Eli who currently plays for SO Cholet in the French National League. He grew up a sports lover and his heart was into rugby till the age of fifteen when he developed an interest in playing football.

He joined the LB Chateauroux Academy and progressed through the youth ranks, then made his professional debut for the club, and this was a remarkable start to his professional career. While playing for club Chateauroux, his talent as a forward and winger caught the attention of Angers SCO in Ligue 1. Unfortunately, he had limited time to play and this saw him on loan spells at Stade Lavallois and AC Ajaccio in Ligue 2. The loan stints were beneficial as he scored several goals in two seasons.

FC Lorient signed the forward and he found his true home as he became a key figure in their Ligue 2 Championship winning campaign. After his contract expired with Lorient, he signed with Brentford, in the Premier League where he currently plays. Internationally, Wisa chose to play for the DR Congo national team despite being eligible to play for France.

He has since become a mainstay in the DR Congo national team and he played a key role in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.

Yoane Wissa Career

Wissa began playing football at a very young age and took a goalkeeper’s position when playing for his youth club Epinay-sous-Senart before he moved to a midfielder and then a forward. His journey began at the academy of LB Chateauroux, a club in the French third division.

He made his debut for the club and his performance caught the eye of Angers SCO who signed him. However, he had limited playing time and this led to loan spells at Stade Lavallois and AC Ajaccio where he found his scoring touch.

Yoane Wissa. Photo/Sky Sports

Wissa then joined FC Lorient in Ligue 2 where he became a vital part of the team, helping them achieve promotion to Ligue 1. Upon the expiry of his contract with the club, he signed for Brentford where he continues being valuable. Internationally, he opted to represent the DR Congo national team despite being eligible to play for France and played a significant role in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.

Luxury Collection

Based on his salary and net worth, it is likely that Wissa owns several high-end cars though we don’t know which brands.

FAQs

1. How old is he?

27 years old

2. Is he married?

No

3. Which team does he currently play for?

Brentford

4. Does he play for DR Congo?

Yes

5. Is he eligible to play for France?

Yes