Victor Boniface Joins Top 100 Valuable Players,Osimhen,Lookman Excluded
The CIES Football Observatory has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Most Valuable Players in World Football, with surprising omissions of prominent Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman.
Victor Boniface, representing Bayer Leverkusen, is the sole Nigerian international on the list, securing the 90th spot with an estimated value of €65.3 million. Other players with Nigerian heritage also featured, including Bukayo Saka, Michael Olise, Joshua Zirkzee, Destiny Udogie, Samu Aghehowa, Curtis Jones, and Noni Madueke.
The top spot on the list is held by England and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, valued at an impressive €251.4 million. Other notable players in the top 10 include Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé.
Editorial
The exclusion of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Top 100 Most Valuable Players list is undoubtedly a talking point for Nigerian football enthusiasts. Both players have showcased incredible talent and consistency on the field, raising questions about the criteria used for such rankings.
Victor Boniface's inclusion, however, highlights the rising stock of young Nigerian players on the global stage. His impressive valuation reflects his significant contributions to Bayer Leverkusen and his potential for further growth. For Nigerian football, this recognition underscores the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and providing pathways to compete on the world stage.
The list also demonstrates the growing presence of players with Nigerian heritage in top leagues, a testament to the diaspora's influence in global football. As fans, we hope this serves as motivation for more Nigerian players to break into elite rankings and continue representing the country with distinction.
Did You Know?
The CIES Football Observatory has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Most Valuable Players in World Football, with surprising omissions of prominent Nigerian stars Victor Osimhen and reigning African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman.
Victor Boniface, representing Bayer Leverkusen, is the sole Nigerian international on the list, securing the 90th spot with an estimated value of €65.3 million. Other players with Nigerian heritage also featured, including Bukayo Saka, Michael Olise, Joshua Zirkzee, Destiny Udogie, Samu Aghehowa, Curtis Jones, and Noni Madueke.
The top spot on the list is held by England and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, valued at an impressive €251.4 million. Other notable players in the top 10 include Erling Haaland, Vinícius Júnior, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé.
Editorial
The exclusion of Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman from the Top 100 Most Valuable Players list is undoubtedly a talking point for Nigerian football enthusiasts. Both players have showcased incredible talent and consistency on the field, raising questions about the criteria used for such rankings.
Victor Boniface's inclusion, however, highlights the rising stock of young Nigerian players on the global stage. His impressive valuation reflects his significant contributions to Bayer Leverkusen and his potential for further growth. For Nigerian football, this recognition underscores the importance of nurturing homegrown talent and providing pathways to compete on the world stage.
The list also demonstrates the growing presence of players with Nigerian heritage in top leagues, a testament to the diaspora's influence in global football. As fans, we hope this serves as motivation for more Nigerian players to break into elite rankings and continue representing the country with distinction.
Did You Know?