Obafemi Martins' net worth, salary, cars and house in 2022
Obafemi Martins is inarguably among the best-known Nigerian footballers of today. Martins left Nigeria for Italy at the age of 16, which marked the beginning of an illustrious football career spanning many years. His stints at Inter Milan, Newcastle, and VfL Wolfsburg are among the numerous highlights of his career. What is Obafemi Martins' net worth in 2021, and what properties does the prolific footballer own?
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Obafemi has amassed quite a fortune as an elite footballer through his player salaries, endorsement deals, and business interests in and out of his native country.
What is Obafemi Martins' net worth?
how much is Obafemi Martins' net worth? According to this site, the footballer is worth a whopping $25 million.
How much was Obafemi earning at the different clubs he has played for?
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The player has had quite an eventful career that has seen him sign and play for clubs in several countries. Here is a look at some of the clubs he previously played for and his salary at each.
- Inter Milan: Earned an annual salary of €2.5 million (about $2,83 million)
- Newcastle: He earned £75,000 ($99,000) as salary every week
- Levante: Martins earned about €600,000 ($678,000) every year at this Spanish club.
- Seattle Sounders FC: He reportedly earned an annual salary of €2.5 million (about $2,83 million).
- Shanghai Shenhua: One of his highest-paying clubs. He had a $6.6 million annual salary.
How much does Obafemi Martins earn?
After leaving Shanghai Shenhua, the footballer joined another Chinese club known as Wuhan Zall. There, he reportedly earns about $127,000 per week.
Endorsements
Besides his salary as a footballer, Martins has also had several endorsements deals throughout his career. Here is a look at the ones that really stood out.
- Adidas: In 2008, Obafemi was said to have signed a deal with Adidas worth about £1.7 million a year. At the time, that was the priciest boot contract involving an African footballer. It dwarfed similar deals involving other prolific African players such as Michael Essien, Samuel Eto'o and Chelsea's Didier Drogba.
- Pepsi: In 2007, Pepsi announced Martins and two of his Nigerian teammates as brand icons. This was in Pepsi's bid to increase its presence in the footballing world, and particularly on matters of African football.
Houses
The footballer reportedly owns houses in different parts of Lagos, Nigeria. These include Festac, Ikeja, Lekki, and Ajah. In 2018, Martins is said to have splashed millions of Nigerian Naira on a luxury apartment located in Eko Atlantic City, an area synonymous with the wealthy.
Besides his houses in Lagos, Obafemi also owns a mansion in Como, Italy, estimated to be worth about ₦800 million.
Luxury cars
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Martins has never been one to shy away from showing off his enviable collection when it comes to luxury vehicles. The footballer often posts photos of his expensive cars on his Instagram page. Here is a look at some of the pricey machines Obafemi owns.
- Bentley Bentayga: Obafemi's Bentayga reportedly cost him a whopping ₦71 million. People in the automotive industry admire the car for its massive engine, top speed, and sleek looks. When equipped with the W12 engine, the Bentley Bentayga is said to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in about 4 seconds.
- Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren: With a reported price tag of ₦250 million, this is among Obafemi's most expensive cars. It comes with a 5.2-litre V8 engine capable of producing 617 horsepower and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in a mind-blowing 3.4 seconds.
- Lamborghini Aventador: This one is said to have set Martins back about ₦162 million, making it the second most expensive vehicle in his collection. The Aventador is common on car posters and wallpapers due to its amazingly beautiful lines and low stance. Like other cars in the footballer's collection, this sportscar is also super-fast.
- Mercedes Benz G-Class: Now, a car collection would not be complete without a G-Class, would it? The player's G-Class is said to have cost him about ₦106 million. It comes with a 4,000cc V8 engine that propels the vehicle from 0-100 km/h in about 4.5 seconds. The vehicle's top speed is 220km/h.
- Ferrari Spider: This is among the newest vehicles to grace the footballer's collection. The Ferrari reportedly cost Martins about ₦110 million).
Iguana 31 Expedition Yacht
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The prolific footballer also owns a ₦166 million Iguana 31 Expedition Yacht that he frequently uses out on the sea. The yacht's manufacturer even gave a shoutout to Martins on their Instagram page after the purchase.
Obafemi bought the yacht in 2016 as a birthday gift to himself. Unlike conventional yachts, the Iguana 31 expedition is equipped with features to enable ground mobility in addition to the typical marine mobility.
The BayRock nightclub
The Nigerian nightclub scene has seen a business boom in places with affluent people such as Port Harcourt, Abuja, and Lagos. In 2019, Obafemi joined the nightclub industry when he announced plans to build and launch an elite nightclub in the busy city of Lagos.
The project has since been completed in Lagos's Lekki Phase 1 area. Besides the nightclub, Martins is also said to own a hotel in Lagos.
Where is Obafemi Martins now?
In September 2020, the footballer left Shanghai Shenhua and signed a deal with another Chinese Super League club, Wuhan Zall. He moved on a free transfer after his contract with his former club ended.
Who is the richest Nigerian footballer?
According to this site, former Chelsea player, Mikel Obi, is the richest Nigerian footballer. Mikel currently plays for the English football club, Stoke City. However, he is best known among his fans for his lengthy stint at Chelsea FC.
Mikel's net worth is about ₦23 billion (about $55.9 million).
Obafemi Martins' net worth is undoubtedly a subject of debate among his fans, especially considering he is the second-richest Nigerian footballer. His lengthy career spanning several years, clubs, and countries, has helped him amass quite a fortune. Additionally, his business interests point towards someone with a sharp investment acumen.
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