Victor Osimhen leads the list of the highest-paid African strikers in the Turkish Super Lig for the 2024/25 season, with a host of other prolific talents also earning significant sums in one of Europe’s most competitive leagues.
On loan from Napoli, Osimhen has become a standout figure at Galatasaray.
The Nigerian international commands a league-high annual salary of €10 million (₣6.5 billion FCFA) and has been instrumental in Galatasaray’s attacking front.
The 26-year-old has racked up 24 goals and five assists across 27 league appearances, underscoring his influence.
Valued at €70 million, his contract with the Italian side extends until 2026, but his performances in Turkey have only fueled speculation about his next move.
Close behind in second is Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri, who joined Fenerbahçe last summer.
Earning €6.67 million annually (₣4.34 billion FCFA), En-Nesyri has quickly justified his price tag, delivering 16 goals and six assists in 30 league games.
At 27, he remains in the prime of his career, with his contract at the Istanbul club running through to June 2029. His current market value is pegged at €24 million.
Anthony Nwakaeme occupies third place on the list. The former Nigerian international returned to Trabzonspor after a spell in Saudi Arabia and now earns €2.5 million per season (₣1.63 billion FCFA).
The 36-year-old has contributed one goal and four assists in 17 appearances this season. Despite being in the twilight of his career, his experience remains vital to the team, with his contract in place until 2026.
His market valuation stands at €800,000.
Cameroon’s Vincent Aboubakar ranks fourth, following his move to Hatayspor from Besiktas.
The seasoned striker matches Nwakaeme’s €2.5 million annual salary, but his market value is higher at €1.6 million.
Since joining his new club, Aboubakar has featured in 25 matches, netting seven times and providing two assists.
His contract is set to expire at the end of the season, making his future a key talking point.
Completing the top five is Algerian winger Rachid Ghezzal, who transferred to Rizespor last summer.
Also earning €2.5 million per year (₣1.63 billion FCFA), the 32-year-old has managed four goals and two assists in 19 league appearances this term.
A product of Olympique Lyonnais, Ghezzal has a current market value of €1 million and sees his contract end later this year.
These figures highlight the increasing influence—and value—of African talent in the Turkish Super Lig, with players from the continent continuing to leave a significant mark on the league’s competitive and financial landscape.
