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Willy Boly Biography, Net worth, personal life and Cars Collection

Willy Boly
Willy Boly. Photo/Sky Sports
  • He is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Nottingham Forest and the Ivory Coast national team
  • He was part of the Wolverhampton Wanderers won a Championship in the Premier League
  • He represented France at the European under-17 Championship

Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back whose current net worth is between $10 million to $20 million. He plays for Nottingham Forest and the Ivory Coast national team.

Boly was born in France and he represented the country at the European under-17 Championship that won them a slot at the Premier League. However, he switched his allegiance to Ivory Coast and has been a key player for the national team.

The player began his footballing journey with the youth academies of French clubs US Ivry and AJ Auxerre and signed his first professional contract with AJ Auxerre where he made his senior debut in Ligue 1. After playing for the club for three seasons, he embarked on a loan spell with Portuguese clubs SC Braga and FC Porto.

His loan spells did not earn him a permanent move with either of the clubs though the experiences broadened his horizons and he landed a permanent move to FC Porto where he served as a backup player for two years.

His career took a significant turn when he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers for four years and helped the team win their promotion to the Premier League.  He then transferred to Nottingham Forest and is currently playing for the club.

Since joining Nottingham, he has become a key figure in their current campaign and also contributed to their premier League return. Internationally, he represented France at the youth level though he later switched his allegiance to the Ivory Coast national team.

Willy Boly Biography

Full name Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly
Age 33 years old
Height 1.95 m
Place of birth Melun, France
Date of birth February 3 1991
Nationality French/Ivorian
Occupation Footballer
Source of wealth Football earnings
Marital status Single

Willy Boly Net Worth

Willy Boly’s current net worth can be estimated to be between $15-$20 million, primarily from his successful football career. He currently plays for Nottingham Forest where he earns about $ 2 million every year, putting him in the upper salary bracket for Premier League defenders.

Since making his professional debut, he has commanded significant transfer fees including his move from AJ  Auxerre to Porto where the transfer fee was about $6.4 million, followed by a $ 10 million transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers and finally to his current team Nottingham Forest. These transfer fees indicate his past potential earnings and they have significantly contributed to his net worth.

Most of the players of Willy’s calibre often have sponsorship deals with sportswear brands and other companies like energy drinks, which can add significantly to his wealth.

Willy Boly Personal Life

Willy-Arnaud Zobo Boly was born on February 3 1991 in Melun, France to Ivorian parents and his career journey began at the youth academies of US Ivry and AJ Auxerre.

Willy Boly

Willy Boly. Photo/The Athletic

He was on loan spells with various clubs eventually earning a permanent move with FC Porto, to the Wolverhampton Wanderers and then to Nottingham Forest where he currently plays. Boly represented France on youth levels but chose to play for Ivory Coast.

The defender is a very private person who keeps his personal life under wraps outside of football.

Willy Boly Career and Achievements

The player began his career journey with the youth academies of French clubs US Ivry and AJ Auxerre and signed his first professional contract with AJ Auxerre where he made his senior debut in Ligue 1. After playing for the club for three seasons, he embarked on a loan spell with Portuguese clubs SC Braga and FC Porto.

His loan spells did not earn him a permanent move with either of the clubs though the experiences broadened his horizons and he landed a permanent move to FC Porto where he served as a backup player for two years.

Willy Boly

Willy Boly. Photo/Shropshire Star

His career took a significant turn when he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers for four years and helped the team win their promotion to the Premier League.  He then transferred to Nottingham Forest and is currently playing for the club.

Internationally, he has represented France at different youth levels but chose to play for Ivory Coast. Over his career, he has achieved much including:

  • Championship title with Wolverhampton Wanderers
  • Over 100 Premier League appearances
  • He is a regular starter for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League
  • He represents the Ivory Coast national team

Willy Boly Luxury Collection

Based on his net worth, it is likely that Willy owns one or several high-end rides though we don’t know the specific brands.

FAQs

  1. How old is Willy?

33 years old

2. What is his net worth?

$10-$20 million

3. Has he represented France?

Yes

4. Does he play for Ivory Coast?

Yes

5. Which is his current club?

Nottingham Forest

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