Paul Onuachu Biography, Net Worth, Personal Life and Luxury Collection

• He is a Nigerian professional footballer
• He plays as a striker for Super Lig club Trabzonspor on loan from Southampton and the Nigeria national team
• He was part of the Nigeria national team squad that won a bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2022

Ebere Paul Onuachu is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a striker and his net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $5-$10 million. He currently plays for Super Lig club Trabzonspor on loan from EFL Championship club Southampton, and the Nigeria national team.

The striker began playing in his hometown of Owerri, for local teams before he secured a place at the FC Ebedei, a Nigerian academy that is affiliated with Danish club FC Midtjylland, where he earned a scholarship to join their youth system.

Onuachu then made his professional debut for the club’s senior team in the Danish Cup. His early days at Midtjylland were marked by loan spells and spent his first season at Vejle Boldklub, a loan stint that boosted his performance and attracted attention from other clubs.

The 29-year-old had a turning point in his career when he scored 33 goals in 35 league games and he became the highest scorer in the Belgian top for over three decades.

His goal-scoring led Genk to second place in the league and victory in the Belgian Cup final, a season that earned him the coveted Belgian Golden Boot. Thus performance attracted interest from several European clubs and he signed with Southampton.

Even with his impressive credentials, the striker struggled to adapt to the Premier League’s pace and this led to a loan stint with Turkish club Trabzonspor which helped him regain his form and confidence, helping the team compete for the top spots in the Super Lig.

Internationally, Onuachu is a member of the Nigeria national team and has represented the team at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations where his team won a bronze medal. He is also part of the Nigeria national team that is currently playing at the 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast.

Paul Onuachu Biography

Paul Onuachu Net Worth

Paul Onuachu’s net worth in 2024 is estimated to be $5-$10 million, having earned it from his football career. The striker played for club Genk where he earned about  $1.39 million every year.

While playing for Genk, his performance earned him the coveted Belgian Golden Boot that attracted several European clubs, eventually landing at Southampton for a transfer fee of $16 million.

Paul Ounachu. Photo/KRC Genk

He currently plays for Trabzonspor where his salary is estimated to be about $1.3 million per annum. He is also a key player for the Nigeria national team and he certainly earns bonuses based on performance in every match. It is also likely that the player has several sponsorship deals that earn him a decent amount of cash every year, significantly contributing to his net worth.

Paul Onuachu Personal Life

Ebere Paul Onuachu was born in Owerri, Nigeria on May 28, 1994, to Mr. and Mrs. John Onuachu. He started playing for local clubs before he was spotted by FC Ebedei, a Nigerian football academy and then moved to Danish club FC Midtjylland, where he earned a scholarship to join their youth system.

He made his debut for the club’s senior team and since then, he has played for several clubs like Genk, Southampton and his current one, Trabzonspor and is also a member of the Nigeria national team.  Onuachu is a devout Christian and is married to Tracy Acheampong.

Paul Onuachu Career

The striker began playing in his hometown of Owerri, for local teams before he secured a place at the FC Ebedei, a Nigerian academy that is affiliated with Danish club FC Midtjylland, where he earned a scholarship to join their youth system.

He made his senior debut for the team where he played till he left for club Genk. While at Genk, he made a lifetime performance that earned him the coveted Belgian Golden Boot. This earned him a place at Southampton.

Paul Ounachu. Photo/Elegbete TV

Adapting to the Premier League’s pace was not easy and he was sent on loan to Danish club Trabzonspor where he currently plays. He is also a member of the Nigeria national team and has represented them internationally including at the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations and the ongoing 2024 AFCON in Ivory Coast.

Paul Onuachu Luxury Collection

The player has an impressive amount of net worth that can get him the best cars in the world. However, only one ride, a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon is known.

FAQs

1. How old is Onuachu?

29 years old

2. What is his net worth in 2024?

$5-$10 million

3. Is he married?

Yes

4. What is his religious belief?

Christian

5. Which is his current club?

Trabzonspor